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Thermal Roof Survey in Kent Street
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Kent Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof survey in Kent Street
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet insulation beneath the membrane and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Kent Street, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Kent Street (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A formal energy assessment
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Also near Kent Street
What else we do in Kent Street
Why act early in Kent Street
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kent Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Common questions in Kent Street
Is Kent Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Kent Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Kent Street?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kent Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Kent Street?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Kent Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kent Street
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Thermal roof surveys in Kent Street: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Old Soar Manor, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kent Street. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like Kings Hill School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as St Lawrence's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Kent Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME18 for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Kent Street and Malling Road. If you’re just outside Kent Street, we cover Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Around Kent Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park. The closest station to Kent Street is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).