Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Palmer's Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Palmer's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Palmer's Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Palmer's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Palmer's Green?
Yes, Palmer's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Palmer's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Thermal roof survey in Palmer's Green
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’re worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Palmer's Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Palmer's Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Palmer's Green
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Palmer's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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 we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Palmer's Green
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Palmer's Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Palmer's Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Airspace, weather and Palmer's Green roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
Take a building like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Scotney Castle, about 4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Palmer's Green. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Palmer's Green and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN12. Other places close to Palmer's Green include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Palmer's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Halfway House Public House and Mascalls School, among other places. The closest station to Palmer's Green is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Palmer's Green includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.