Kent · London and the South East
Horden Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Horden, with photographs and a written report.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
About our thermal roof survey in Horden
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about leaks that are hard to trace and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Horden, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Horden
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Older cottages and farmhouses around Horden 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.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in Horden
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Horden
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For any home in Horden, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Thermal roof surveys in Horden: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Whether the building in Horden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Horden is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN17 and TN12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Hill Top and Husheath Hill, and we cover them all. We also cover Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Horden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill. The closest station to Horden is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Horden can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Horden questions
Do you cover smaller places like Horden?
Yes, Horden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Horden property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Nearby places to Horden
What else we do in Horden
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.