Kent · London and the South East
Orlestone Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Orlestone and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Orlestone
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We are frequently asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and leaks that are hard to trace, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Orlestone, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Orlestone questions
Is my home in Orlestone listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Orlestone?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
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 cannot confirm water on its own.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
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Useful tips for Orlestone property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Keep a record of when stains appear
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Orlestone, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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 start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Orlestone
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like Orlestone, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Orlestone
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Common roof problems in Orlestone
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Anyone responsible for a site like Hamstreet Primary Academy will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Airspace, weather and Orlestone roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Orlestone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Orlestone is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN26 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Orlestone include Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
What’s near Orlestone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dukes Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Orlestone includes Orlestone Forest.