Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Speldhurst
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Speldhurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Speldhurst: what you get
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about missing or slipped insulation and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Speldhurst are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Speldhurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Speldhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What affects the price in Speldhurst
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Flying and imaging in Speldhurst
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Royal Victoria Place, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Penshurst Place, about 2.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speldhurst. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Speldhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Speldhurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN3 for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Speldhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, The George And Dragon pub and Rose Hill School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Speldhurst includes Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Speldhurst: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Speldhurst?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Speldhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile 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’s safe.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
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Why act early in Speldhurst
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Around Speldhurst, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Speldhurst
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.