Kent · London and the South East
Linton Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Linton, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Linton: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, on commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Linton may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Linton (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Linton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Thermal roof surveys around Linton
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper 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 photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to St Nicholas Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Cornwallis Academy, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Stoneacre about 3.8 miles north-east, the area around Linton has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Linton and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Linton and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME17. That includes homes and businesses on Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill. We also cover the places around Linton: Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Linton
In Linton, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Inn. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
Linton: your questions answered
Is Linton in the area you cover?
Yes, Linton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Linton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the images with your roof records
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Linton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. For older village homes like those around Linton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Linton
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.