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Goathurst Common Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Goathurst Common? You can book a thermal roof survey in Goathurst Common and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goathurst Common
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces alike.
Villages like Goathurst Common frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Goathurst Common (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Older and listed buildings around Goathurst Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Goathurst Common
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Goathurst Common roofs
The wider area around Goathurst Common has a long history of building, with Chartwell about 2.6 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Goathurst Common and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Goathurst Common and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN14. We also cover the places around Goathurst Common: Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
What’s near Goathurst Common
In Goathurst Common, that means homes and buildings near Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). The countryside around Goathurst Common includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
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How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
When to book a survey in Goathurst Common
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.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What the survey will not cover
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Goathurst Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goathurst Common?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Goathurst Common is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Goathurst Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters 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. Around Goathurst Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.