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Thermal Roof Survey in Pembury
Independent thermal roof surveys in Pembury. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pembury
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Even in a smaller place like Pembury, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Pembury (TN2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Pembury, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Thermal roof surveys in Pembury: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near Royal Victoria Place, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. If you look after a building like Pembury School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Pembury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Pembury is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN2. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road. If you are just outside Pembury, we cover Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Pembury
In Pembury, that means homes and buildings near Skinners' Kent Academy, King William IV pub and Brenchley Wood and the streets around them. Pembury’s nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Pembury includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Pembury questions
Is my home in Pembury listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pembury?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Pembury as anywhere else.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Pembury
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Upper Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. With lower homes, common in places like Pembury, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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