Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in New Pound, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in New Pound from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
About our thermal roof survey in New Pound
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like New Pound are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- New Pound (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Thermal roof surveys around New Pound
Old Soar Manor, about 1.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Pound. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near St Lawrence's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Mereworth Community Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in New Pound, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. New Pound is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME18 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near New Pound
Around New Pound, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around New Pound can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around New Pound can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in New Pound, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in New Pound
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Nearby places to New Pound
Other services in New Pound
When you need someone else
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:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
New Pound questions
How do I find out if my home in New Pound is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is New Pound within the area you cover?
Yes, New Pound is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.