Kent · London and the South East
Kempe's Corner Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Kempe's Corner and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kempe's Corner
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. 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. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in loft insulation and cold areas below the roof.
Villages like Kempe's Corner often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Kempe's Corner
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like All Saints’ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses like Godinton House, about 3.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Kempe's Corner goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Kempe's Corner and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Kempe's Corner is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Harville Road and Canterbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kempe's Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Wye School, The Tickled Trout pub and Wye School, among other places. Kempe's Corner’s nearest station is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Kempe's Corner, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kempe's Corner can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
FAQs for Kempe's Corner
Will you come out to Kempe's Corner?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kempe's Corner?
Yes, Kempe's Corner is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
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 happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.