Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Marlpit Hill
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Marlpit Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and Marlpit Hill roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Chartwell, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Marlpit Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Edenbridge Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Marlpit Hill is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Marlpit Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Marlpit Hill, we cover Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Marlpit Hill
Around Marlpit Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Marlpit Hill itself: Edenbridge station. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
Thermal roof survey in Marlpit Hill: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. 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. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks far from where the stain appears and cold areas below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Marlpit Hill, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Marlpit Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it 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 Marlpit Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Marlpit Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Nearby places to Marlpit Hill
What else we do in Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Marlpit Hill?
Yes, Marlpit Hill is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Marlpit Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Marlpit Hill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marlpit Hill
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marlpit Hill
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.