Kent · London and the South East
Five Wents Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Five Wents from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Five Wents often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Five Wents, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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How a thermal roof survey works in Five Wents
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at damp around chimneys and parapets and missing or slipped insulation, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs.
In a small place like Five Wents, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Five Wents (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Five Wents
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Stoneacre, about 1.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Five Wents. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sutton Valence Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Five Wents is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Five Wents, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Leeds Road and Sutton Road and the roads around them. We also cover Warmlake (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile north-west), Chart Sutton (1 mile west) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Five Wents
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (4.2 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Five Wents include Detling Hill.
Common roof problems in Five Wents
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Five Wents
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Five Wents: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Five Wents is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Five Wents in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Five Wents is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.