Kent · London and the South East
Grafty Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Grafty Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How a thermal roof survey works in Grafty Green
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Grafty Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Grafty Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Grafty Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grafty Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Grafty Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Grafty Green
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Grafty Green needs a little journey planning: 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 is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Grafty Green roofs
About 3.5 miles north-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Grafty Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Platts Heath Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Grafty Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Grafty Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Thermal roof surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
What’s near Grafty Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood, The Kings Head Public House and The Lenham School and the streets around them. The closest station to Grafty Green is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Grafty Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.