Kent · London and the South East
Harrietsham Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Harrietsham and across Kent.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Harrietsham
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. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Around Harrietsham, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Harrietsham (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Harrietsham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Harrietsham?
Yes. Harrietsham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harrietsham?
Yes, Harrietsham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Also near Harrietsham
What else we do in Harrietsham
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. With lower homes, common in places like Harrietsham, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Harrietsham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Harrietsham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Airspace, weather and Harrietsham roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Leeds Castle lies about 2.2 miles west, so building around Harrietsham goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Harrietsham, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, and we cover them all. Other places close to Harrietsham include Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Around Harrietsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Harrietsham itself: Harrietsham station. Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Harrietsham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.