Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Flishinghurst
Need a thermal roof survey in Flishinghurst? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Flishinghurst
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at cold spots on ceilings under the roof and missing or slipped insulation, across ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Some older homes in villages like Flishinghurst are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Flishinghurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Flishinghurst
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take a building like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Flishinghurst
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Scotney Castle, about 4.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Flishinghurst. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Flishinghurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Flishinghurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Flishinghurst
We work in homes and buildings around Crane Valley and High Weald Academy and the streets around them. Flishinghurst’s nearest station is Marden station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
Flishinghurst questions
Do you cover Flishinghurst?
Yes, Flishinghurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Flishinghurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Flishinghurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Flishinghurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Older and listed buildings around Flishinghurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Flishinghurst
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs