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Thermal Roof Survey in Stone in Oxney
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Stone in Oxney, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
How a thermal roof survey works in Stone in Oxney
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Stone in Oxney, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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.
- Where
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Stone in Oxney
Smallhythe Place, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone in Oxney. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Stone in Oxney, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Thermal roof surveys in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill. We also cover the places around Stone in Oxney: Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Around Stone in Oxney
The closest station to Stone in Oxney is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone in Oxney
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Stone in Oxney, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Stone in Oxney
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Stone in Oxney questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stone in Oxney?
Yes, Stone in Oxney is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stone in Oxney as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone in Oxney?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs