Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Seal, Kent
Thermal roof surveys around Seal, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold areas below the roof
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Seal
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, 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. If you’ve noticed heat escaping through the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs alike.
Villages like Seal 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Seal (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Seal
Do you cover Seal?
Yes, Seal is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Seal?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Flying and imaging in Seal
Knole House, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seal. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Seal, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Seal. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN15. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Around Seal
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wildernesse School, Kemsing Down and The Five Bells Public House, among other places. The closest station to Seal is Bat & Ball station, about 1.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Seal, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Seal
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Seal can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.