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Thermal imaging roof survey in Tonbridge, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Tonbridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Most visits in a town like Tonbridge start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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How a thermal roof survey works in Tonbridge
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t 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 no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water that travels before it shows.
For a town like Tonbridge, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, which shows restriction zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
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.
- Where
- Tonbridge (TN9, TN10, TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Flying and imaging in Tonbridge
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 frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. About 4.1 miles north lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Tonbridge has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like New Beacon School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tonbridge can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN9, TN10 and TN11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Old London Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Tonbridge on the A26 and A227, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Tonbridge, we cover Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tonbridge
In Tonbridge, that means homes and buildings near Haysden Country Park, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls and the streets around them. Tonbridge’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (under half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
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.
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Other services in Tonbridge
FAQs for Tonbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tonbridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Tonbridge?
It’s useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Tonbridge too.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
When does the report arrive?
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.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 commit. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Tonbridge as anywhere.
For a price for your roof in Tonbridge, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Tonbridge property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.