Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Temple Hill, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Temple Hill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Temple Hill
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Temple Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Temple Hill Primary Academy: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Edmunds Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple Hill and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Thermal roof surveys in DA1, DA2 and DA5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Temple Hill is on the A226, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Temple Hill include Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
What’s near Temple Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School, among other places. There is a railway station in Temple Hill itself: Dartford station. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Temple Hill includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
About our thermal roof survey in Temple Hill
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. 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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We’re frequently asked to look into stains that keep coming back and water that travels before it shows, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Around Temple Hill, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Temple Hill: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Temple Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Temple Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Temple Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you test for 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Temple Hill is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
When to book a survey in Temple Hill
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
If you run a business near Bluewater, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. On a bungalow or cottage around Temple Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Hill. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.