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Thermal imaging roof survey in South Willesborough, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in South Willesborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Willesborough
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about ceilings that feel colder in places and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Places like South Willesborough can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- South Willesborough (TN24, TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in South Willesborough
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Homes in smaller places like South Willesborough can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Willesborough
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
When to book a survey in South Willesborough
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building around South Willesborough goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in South Willesborough
How do I find out if my home in South Willesborough is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is South Willesborough in the area you cover?
Yes, South Willesborough is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a smaller place like South Willesborough, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in South Willesborough
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near South Willesborough, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For businesses in and around places such as Ashford Designer Outlet, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in South Willesborough, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. South Willesborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Landmarks near South Willesborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashford Green Corridors, The Albion Inn and The North School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.