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Thermal imaging roof survey in Swattenden, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Swattenden.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Swattenden
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a village or hamlet like Swattenden, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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.
- Where
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Swattenden
How do I find out if my home in Swattenden is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swattenden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Swattenden as anywhere else.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swattenden
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Swattenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Swattenden
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
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.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Swattenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Swattenden roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cranbrook School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Congregational Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Swattenden and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Swattenden is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN17. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
What’s near Swattenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Swattenden, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.