Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Red Hill, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Red Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Red Hill questions
Is my home in Red Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Red Hill in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Red Hill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Thermal roof survey in Red Hill: what you get
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains that keep coming back and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Some older homes in villages like Red Hill are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Red Hill (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Flying and imaging in Red Hill
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take a building like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. Old Soar Manor, about 4.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Red Hill. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Red Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Red Hill and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the ME18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
What’s near Red Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malling School and North Pole pub and the streets around them. Red Hill’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Towns and villages near Red Hill
What else we do in Red Hill
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Red Hill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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 the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Red Hill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Red Hill property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.