Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Nettlestead Green, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Nettlestead Green.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Nettlestead Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Nettlestead Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nettlestead Green?
Yes, Nettlestead Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nettlestead Green as anywhere else.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How a thermal roof survey works in Nettlestead Green
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We are often asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Villages like Nettlestead Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Nettlestead Green (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlestead Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Drones, thermal imaging and Nettlestead Green roofs
The wider area around Nettlestead Green has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 4.3 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will 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.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Nettlestead Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Nettlestead Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Nettlestead Green include Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Near you in Nettlestead Green
For rail, the closest station is Yalding station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Nettlestead Green, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
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What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Nettlestead Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.