Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Farningham, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Farningham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Farningham
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about stains that keep coming back and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Somewhere as small as Farningham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Farningham (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Farningham?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
With Lullingstone Castle about 1.8 miles south-west, the area around Farningham has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Farningham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Farningham
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Farningham
Do you cover Farningham?
Yes, Farningham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Farningham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Nearby places to Farningham
More services for Farningham
Thermal roof surveys around Farningham
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like The Anthony Roper Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. In Farningham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Farningham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Farningham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pied Bull pub, among other places. Farningham’s nearest station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Farningham include The Warren.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Farningham, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Farningham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents and landlords in Farningham book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.