Kent · London and the South East
Pittswood Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Pittswood, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Pittswood
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our thermal roof survey in Pittswood
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Pittswood, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Pittswood (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Pittswood
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Pittswood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pittswood
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Pittswood can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
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:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Pittswood
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Common questions in Pittswood
Will you come out to Pittswood?
Yes. Pittswood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Pittswood in the area you cover?
Yes, Pittswood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Pittswood?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, 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, when the conditions are suitable.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Drones, thermal imaging and Pittswood roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Pittswood goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Hadlow Rural Community School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings from Pittswood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Pittswood is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High House Lane and Ashes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Pittswood
Around Pittswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hadlow Primary School and Three Squirrels pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, about 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.