Kent · London and the South East
Lashenden Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Lashenden, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lashenden
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are damp patches with no obvious cause and gaps in loft insulation, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Lashenden, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Outbuildings and barns around Lashenden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Lashenden
Is Lashenden within the area you cover?
Yes. Lashenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lashenden?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Headcorn Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Lashenden?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
In and around Lashenden, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Lashenden roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Whether the property is in Lashenden itself or nearby, the inspection covers everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lashenden can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Bell Lane and Frittenden Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
What’s near Lashenden
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Useful tips for Lashenden property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Lashenden, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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’s safe.
- You tell us 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs