Kent · London and the South East
Horsmonden Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Horsmonden, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Horsmonden: what you get
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. 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 can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are wet insulation beneath the membrane and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Horsmonden, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Horsmonden (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Horsmonden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Horsmonden, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Horsmonden roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Scotney Castle, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horsmonden. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Horsmonden, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Horsmonden. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN12 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Horsmonden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Highwayman pub, among other places. The closest station to Horsmonden is Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Horsmonden book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
When to book a survey in Horsmonden
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Horsmonden Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
FAQs for Horsmonden
Is Horsmonden within the area you cover?
Yes. Horsmonden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Horsmonden in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.