Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Fleeden
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Fleeden and across Kent.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Fleeden
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof alike.
Some older homes in villages like Fleeden are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Fleeden
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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 will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. 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 you run a business near County Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take a building like John Wallis Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Fleeden, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN26 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Fleeden include Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Fleeden
Around Fleeden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Fleeden includes Orlestone Forest.
Also in Fleeden
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fleeden
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Fleeden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Fleeden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Fleeden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fleeden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Fleeden?
Yes. Fleeden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Fleeden?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not 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.
What we are asked to look at in Fleeden
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 helps when timescales are tight.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
Godinton House, about 2.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fleeden. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive