Kent · London and the South East
Kippington Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Kippington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Kippington
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Kippington, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
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.
Why act early in Kippington
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Around Kippington, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
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 safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
Drones, thermal imaging and Kippington roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take a building like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Knole House about 1.2 miles east, the area around Kippington has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Kippington, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Kippington. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Kippington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. The closest station to Kippington is Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Kippington
Is Kippington within the area you cover?
Yes, Kippington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Kippington in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Kippington is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you test for 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Also near Kippington
What else we do in Kippington
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Kippington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.