Kent · London and the South East
Howt Green Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Howt Green and across Kent.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Thermal roof survey in Howt Green
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and wet areas near outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Howt Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Howt Green
Is Howt Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Howt Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Howt Green?
Yes, Howt Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Howt Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
Also near Howt Green
Also in Howt Green
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Howt Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flying and imaging in Howt Green
Howt Green lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building like Regis Manor Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Howt Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Howt Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across ME9 for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Howt Green include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Howt Green
Around Howt Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).