Kent · London and the South East
Lamberhurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Lamberhurst and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lamberhurst
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Lamberhurst
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. 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. Typical surveys look at water that travels before it shows and ceilings that feel colder in places, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Lamberhurst, 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 ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Lamberhurst (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Lamberhurst
Also in Lamberhurst
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Lamberhurst
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Scotney Castle, about 0.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lamberhurst. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Lamberhurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Lamberhurst
Is Lamberhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Lamberhurst?
Yes, Lamberhurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Thermal roof surveys around Lamberhurst
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lamberhurst. Lamberhurst is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Around Lamberhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Lamberhurst includes Bewl Water.