Kent · London and the South East
Frinsted Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Frinsted, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Frinsted: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frinsted?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Frinsted in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Frinsted is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a thermal roof survey works in Frinsted
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. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks far from where the stain appears and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
In a small place like Frinsted, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Frinsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Frinsted
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Leeds Castle lies about 4 miles south-west, so building around Frinsted goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark like St Giles, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Frinsted, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Frinsted, we cover Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Frinsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Frinsted is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Places near Frinsted
What else we do in Frinsted
Common roof problems in Frinsted
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Frinsted
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Frinsted
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Frinsted frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Frinsted, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.