Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kingswood, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Kingswood, with photographs and a written report.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and Kingswood roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around Kingswood has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 1.5 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Kingswood Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Kingswood Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Kingswood as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Kingswood is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close. We also cover Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingswood
Kingswood’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
How a thermal roof survey works in Kingswood
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks far from where the stain appears and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Somewhere as small as Kingswood, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. 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, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Kingswood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Kingswood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Kingswood questions
Is Kingswood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Kingswood?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Kingswood is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a place like Kingswood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal roof survey starts 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
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.