Kent · London and the South East
Ide Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Ide Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
About our thermal roof survey in Ide Hill
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. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. 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. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Ide Hill, 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 ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Ide Hill (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Questions from Ide Hill
How do I find out if my home in Ide Hill 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Ide Hill?
Yes, Ide Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Flying and imaging in Ide Hill
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Chartwell, about 2.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ide Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Ide Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Ide Hill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ide Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN14 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Hanging Bank and Camberwell Lane, and we cover them all. Ide Hill is on the B2042, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Goathurst Common (1 mile north-east), Toy's Hill (1 mile west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Brasted (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Swanley (11 miles north) and Kings Hill (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Ide Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn. The closest station to Ide Hill is Sevenoaks station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Other services in Ide Hill
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ide Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Ide Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Ide Hill
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. Around Ide Hill, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See our cost guide or our case studies.