Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Leigh Green, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Leigh Green, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Leigh Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about missing or slipped insulation and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Somewhere as small as Leigh Green, 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 the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Leigh Green (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Leigh Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Leigh Green questions
Is Leigh Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Leigh Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Leigh Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Leigh Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we are asked to look at in Leigh Green
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mildred, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Flying and imaging in Leigh Green
Smallhythe Place, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Leigh Green. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Leigh Green, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take a building like Tenterden Church of England Junior School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Leigh Green. Across Kent, we cover Leigh Green. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN30 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leigh Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. Leigh Green’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
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What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.