Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Four Throws
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Four Throws, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Airspace, weather and Four Throws roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Great Dixter lies about 3.9 miles south-east, so building around Four Throws goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Four Throws is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Four Throws is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Four Throws
Around Four Throws, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oak And Ivy Public House and Collingwood Nature Reserve. The closest station to Four Throws is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
How a thermal roof survey works in Four Throws
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. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We are often asked to look into areas of a flat roof that may hold water and stains that keep coming back, on loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Four Throws often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Four Throws (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Four Throws
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Four Throws: your questions answered
Is my home in Four Throws listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Four Throws?
Yes, Four Throws is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Four Throws?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Four Throws can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the price in Four Throws
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Four Throws
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Places near Four Throws
What else we do in Four Throws
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.