Kent · London and the South East
Fawkham Green Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fawkham Green, with photos and a written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof survey in Fawkham Green
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about water that travels before it shows and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Fawkham Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Fawkham Green (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Fawkham Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as New Ash Green Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether the building in Fawkham Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Fawkham Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Around Fawkham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Academy and The Rising Sun pub. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
Questions from Fawkham Green
How do I find out if my home in Fawkham Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fawkham Green?
Yes, Fawkham Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Fawkham Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
With Lullingstone Castle about 3.6 miles west, the area around Fawkham Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Fawkham Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Why act early in Fawkham Green
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Fawkham Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included