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Thermal Roof Survey in Sinkhurst Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sinkhurst Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Common questions in Sinkhurst Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sinkhurst Green?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Sinkhurst Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently 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.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Sinkhurst Green: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Sinkhurst Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Sinkhurst Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
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, rather than more guesswork. For an older or listed building in a place like Sinkhurst Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Sinkhurst Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sinkhurst Green
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Sinkhurst Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Thermal roof surveys around Sinkhurst Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Sinkhurst Green is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Sinkhurst Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN17 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Frittenden (1 mile south), Knox Bridge (2 miles south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles north), Staplehurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Sinkhurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bell And Jorrocks Public House. The closest station to Sinkhurst Green is Headcorn station, roughly 2 miles north-east. A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles south).
When to book a survey in Sinkhurst Green
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Frittenden Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone