Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Maltman's Hill
Thermal roof surveys across Maltman's Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maltman's Hill
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. 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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
Villages like Maltman's Hill often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Maltman's Hill
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Godinton House lies about 5 miles east, so building around Maltman's Hill goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Maltman's Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Maltman's Hill: Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
When to book a survey in Maltman's Hill
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Whatever the street in Maltman's Hill, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Maltman's Hill: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Maltman's Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Maltman's Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Maltman's Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Maltman's Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Around Maltman's Hill, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File the images with your roof records
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Maltman's Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.