Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Teston, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Teston from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof survey in Teston: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 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 commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cold areas below the roof and water that travels before it shows.
Some older homes in villages like Teston 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Teston (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Teston
Landlords, agents and building managers in Teston and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Teston
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. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Flying and imaging in Teston
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Teston, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Teston and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Teston include Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Teston
Around Teston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wateringbury pub, The Malling School and Quarry Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Teston
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Older and listed buildings around Teston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Teston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Teston
What else we do in Teston
FAQs for Teston
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Teston?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Teston within the area you cover?
Yes, Teston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.