Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Lenham Heath
Thermal roof surveys in Lenham Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
About our thermal roof survey in Lenham Heath
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Lenham Heath, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Lenham Heath roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Lenham Heath, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Lenham Heath. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME17. Streets in the area include Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lenham Heath
Around Lenham Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
What happens on the day
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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Lenham Heath, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in Lenham Heath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lenham Heath?
Yes, Lenham Heath is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Lenham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Lenham Heath
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we’re asked to look at in Lenham Heath
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you look after a building such as The Lenham School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?