Kent · London and the South East
Little Conghurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Little Conghurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
About our thermal roof survey in Little Conghurst
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Little Conghurst may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Little Conghurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Thermal roof surveys in Little Conghurst: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Great Dixter lies about 3.9 miles south-east, so building around Little Conghurst goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Little Conghurst, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Little Conghurst and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN18 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Around Little Conghurst
In Little Conghurst, that means homes and buildings near Marlborough House School, Collingwood Nature Reserve and Oak And Ivy Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Little Conghurst is Etchingham station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Conghurst
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Conghurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Little Conghurst
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. For older village homes like those around Little Conghurst, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Little Conghurst, 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Little Conghurst, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Little Conghurst questions
Do you cover smaller places like Little Conghurst?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Little Conghurst is listed?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Little Conghurst?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.