Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Staplehurst
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Staplehurst. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
About our thermal roof survey in Staplehurst
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Even in a smaller place like Staplehurst, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Staplehurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Staplehurst
How do I find out if my home in Staplehurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Staplehurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Staplehurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Staplehurst?
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like Staplehurst School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Thermal roof surveys in Staplehurst: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Staplehurst and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Staplehurst. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN12 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Station Road, High Street and North Down, all of which we cover. We also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Around Staplehurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Tavern, among other places. There is a railway station in Staplehurst itself: Staplehurst station. Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep a record of when stains appear
If you are 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’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Why act early in Staplehurst
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Around Staplehurst, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to Staplehurst is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Read more
Nearby places to Staplehurst
Also in Staplehurst
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.