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Thermal imaging roof survey in Pootings, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Pootings, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Pootings
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Villages like Pootings often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Pootings (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Pootings property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
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Can I check my roof myself?
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Pootings questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pootings?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Pootings?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Airspace, weather and Pootings roofs
With Chartwell about 1.4 miles north, Pootings sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Four Elms Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church such as Congregational Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Pootings get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Pootings. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Thermal roof surveys in TN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Pootings
The nearest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Pootings includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Pootings, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Pootings
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pootings
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Pootings needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.