Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lilyvale, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lilyvale, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How a thermal roof survey works in Lilyvale
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and missing or slipped insulation, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Villages like Lilyvale often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Lilyvale (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lilyvale questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lilyvale?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lilyvale?
Yes, Lilyvale is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like 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.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Lilyvale, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For older village homes like those around Lilyvale, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lilyvale
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Lilyvale, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lilyvale
Landlords and agents in Lilyvale book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Thermal roof surveys in Lilyvale: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2.7 miles south-east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Lilyvale has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Smeeth Community Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lilyvale for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Lilyvale and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN25. We also cover Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Lilyvale
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.