Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Folly Town
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Folly Town, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Folly Town
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you are worried about gaps in loft insulation and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and loft conversions alike.
Older buildings in small places like Folly Town may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Folly Town (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Folly Town
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Folly Town, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Folly Town, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Folly Town
Do you cover smaller places like Folly Town?
Yes, Folly Town is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Folly Town?
Yes, Folly Town is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. 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.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Airspace, weather and Folly Town roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Wye School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Folly Town as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Folly Town
In Folly Town, that means homes and buildings near The Bowl Inn. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Why it is worth a survey now in Folly Town
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Folly Town, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Folly Town
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Folly Town
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.