Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Maidstone, Kent
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maidstone. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Maidstone
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are gaps in loft insulation and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
In a place like Maidstone, offices, shops, schools and blocks of flats often have big flat roofs. On a large flat roof, trapped moisture under the covering can spread a long way from the leak. Aerial photos show the whole roof at once, and anything a thermal image suggests is checked with moisture readings. Plant, rooflights and fragile panels can make a large roof unsafe to walk on.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Maidstone (ME15, ME16, ME14, ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Maidstone
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a place with as many rented homes as Maidstone, small roof faults frequently turn into tenant complaints. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Maidstone
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Airspace, weather and Maidstone roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mall Maidstone, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Maidstone, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building such as South Borough Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Maidstone gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Maidstone is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
We work across ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill, and we cover them all. Maidstone is on the A20 and A26, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Maidstone include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Near you in Maidstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School. The closest station to Maidstone is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Maidstone and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Maidstone: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maidstone?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Maidstone is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Maidstone?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy, and the visit in Maidstone can get straight on.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
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, and we check them with moisture readings.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched 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 also look from the loft where it’s safe.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In Maidstone, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it is agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.