Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Swanton, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Swanton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Swanton
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and patches of heat loss across the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Swanton are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Swanton (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swanton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Towns and villages near Swanton
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What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Airspace, weather and Swanton roofs
The wider area around Swanton has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 1.5 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church like Church of St Dunstan are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Swanton and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Swanton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME18 for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Swanton include West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Swanton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swan on the Green pub, among other places. Swanton’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
FAQs for Swanton
Do you cover smaller places like Swanton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Swanton 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.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Swanton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Swanton
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Mereworth Community Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report