Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Headcorn
Thermal roof surveys in Headcorn, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Headcorn questions
How do I find out if my home in Headcorn is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are there drone restrictions around Headcorn?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Headcorn Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
About our thermal roof survey in Headcorn
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at heat escaping through the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Even in a smaller place like Headcorn, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Headcorn (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Headcorn
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Headcorn Aerodrome is about 2 miles from Headcorn. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Headcorn Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Headcorn can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way and the roads around them. We also cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Headcorn
Around Headcorn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right. Headcorn has its own railway station: Headcorn station. Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Headcorn
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords and letting agents in Headcorn book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Homes in smaller places like Headcorn can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Headcorn
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Headcorn is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What else we do in Headcorn
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.