Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Pollhill, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Pollhill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Pollhill
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp that repairs haven’t cured, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Pollhill, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Airspace, weather and Pollhill roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. About 1.6 miles north-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Pollhill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Pollhill is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Pollhill include Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
What’s near Pollhill
Around Pollhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lenham School, Kiln Wood and The Roebuck Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
Common questions in Pollhill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pollhill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Pollhill?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pollhill
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents and landlords in Pollhill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
What we are asked to look at in Pollhill
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Look out for signs like these:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Pollhill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Towns and villages near Pollhill
Also in Pollhill
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.