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Thermal imaging roof survey in Sevenoaks Weald, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Sevenoaks Weald, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in Sevenoaks Weald: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and people most often book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace.
Some older homes in villages like Sevenoaks Weald are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Sevenoaks Weald (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sevenoaks Weald
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Sevenoaks Weald, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Nearby places to Sevenoaks Weald
What else we do in Sevenoaks Weald
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Sevenoaks Weald
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Flying and imaging in Sevenoaks Weald
Historic houses such as Knole House, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Sevenoaks Weald goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Weald Community Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Sevenoaks Weald is about 3 miles south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Sevenoaks Weald, we can come and survey your property. Sevenoaks Weald is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN14 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, Knole Close and Windmill Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Sevenoaks Weald: Hall's Green (1 mile south), Woodhatch (1 mile south-east), Goathurst Common (2 miles north-west), Kippington (2 miles north) and Charcott (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles south-east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sevenoaks Weald
We work in homes and buildings around Knole Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sevenoaks Weald include Barden Lake and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Sevenoaks Weald needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common questions in Sevenoaks Weald
Is Sevenoaks Weald within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Sevenoaks Weald is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Sevenoaks Weald?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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. Reports are sent by email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.