Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Styants Bottom
Thermal roof surveys in Styants Bottom, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Landlords, agents and block managers in Styants Bottom
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Thermal roof survey in Styants Bottom
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We’re often asked to look into wet insulation beneath the membrane and gaps in loft insulation, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Styants Bottom may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Styants Bottom (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Styants Bottom
Also in Styants Bottom
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Styants Bottom often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For older village homes like those around Styants Bottom, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Styants Bottom, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Styants Bottom
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Styants Bottom
How do I find out if my home in Styants Bottom is listed?
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 Styants Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, Styants Bottom is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Flying and imaging in Styants Bottom
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building around Styants Bottom goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ightham Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as St Lawrence, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Styants Bottom, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Styants Bottom. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Styants Bottom, we cover Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Near you in Styants Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around Wrotham School, The Harrow Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Kemsing station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Styants Bottom include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. 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.