Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Goudhurst, Kent
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goudhurst. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
FAQs for Goudhurst
Is Goudhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Goudhurst is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Goudhurst in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Goudhurst is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
About our thermal roof survey in Goudhurst
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Some older homes in villages like Goudhurst are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Goudhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Goudhurst
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Take a building like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey will not cover
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Goudhurst frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Also near Goudhurst
Also in Goudhurst
Airspace, weather and Goudhurst roofs
Scotney Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goudhurst. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. If you’re in Goudhurst, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Goudhurst
Around Goudhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.