Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Molash, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Molash from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Molash
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches with no obvious cause and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Older buildings in small places like Molash may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Molash (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Molash
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Molash: your questions answered
Is Molash within the area you cover?
Yes, Molash is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Molash?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Flying and imaging in Molash
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.8 miles north-west, Molash sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Molash is about 6 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. In Molash, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Molash is one of the places in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Pound Lane and Church Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Shottenden (2 miles north-east), Bilting (2 miles south-east), Perrywood (3 miles north), Mountain Street (3 miles east) and Godmersham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Molash
Around Molash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George Inn and the streets around them. Molash’s nearest station is Wye station, about 3.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.7 miles east).
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Molash
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Molash
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Molash
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. For an older or listed building in a place like Molash, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Molash
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Molash 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Molash, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.