Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kettle Corner, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kettle Corner, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
About our thermal roof survey in Kettle Corner
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Villages like Kettle Corner frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kettle Corner (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Kettle Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Kettle Corner, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Common questions in Kettle Corner
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kettle Corner?
Yes, Kettle Corner is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is Kettle Corner within the area you cover?
Yes. Kettle Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older and listed buildings around Kettle Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Drones, thermal imaging and Kettle Corner roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4.7 miles east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Kettle Corner has been built on. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Barming Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Kettle Corner gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Kettle Corner and the places around it.
Thermal roof surveys in ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on St Helens Lane and Lower Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Kettle Corner: Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Kettle Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Bull Inn. The closest station to Kettle Corner is East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kettle Corner include Boxley Hills.