Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Stone Corner, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Stone Corner, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Stone Corner, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Corner
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Somewhere as small as Stone Corner, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Stone Corner (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stone Corner
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Flying and imaging in Stone Corner
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Whatever the street in Stone Corner, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Stone Corner for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Stone Corner is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Stone Corner, we cover Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stone Corner
Stone Corner’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stone Corner include Flatropers Wood.
When to book a survey in Stone Corner
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Smallhythe Place, about 1.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone Corner. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Stone Corner: your questions answered
Is Stone Corner within the area you cover?
Yes. Stone Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Stone Corner in the area you cover?
Yes, Stone Corner is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone Corner
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stone Corner and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.