Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Fordcombe, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Fordcombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
About our thermal roof survey in Fordcombe
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Fordcombe are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fordcombe
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Fordcombe
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Fordcombe, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a place like Fordcombe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
FAQs for Fordcombe
Is Fordcombe in the area you cover?
Yes, Fordcombe is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Fordcombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re 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.
Thermal roof surveys around Fordcombe
Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Fordcombe goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near The Corn Exchange, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Fordcombe and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Fordcombe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Fordcombe include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Around Fordcombe
We work in homes and buildings around Chafford Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Fordcombe includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Fordcombe, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.