Kent · London and the South East
Tudeley Hale Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Tudeley Hale, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tudeley Hale
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Thermal roof survey in Tudeley Hale
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Tudeley Hale, 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. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Tudeley Hale (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Tudeley Hale
Also in Tudeley Hale
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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 between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Tudeley Hale often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
FAQs for Tudeley Hale
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tudeley Hale?
Yes, Tudeley Hale is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Tudeley Hale?
Yes. Tudeley Hale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tudeley Hale, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Tudeley Hale
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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Old Soar Manor about 5 miles north, the area around Tudeley Hale has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like The Schools at Somerhill will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Tudeley Hale is about 2 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Tudeley Hale and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Tudeley Hale. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Tudeley Hale include Tudeley (1 mile south-west), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Near you in Tudeley Hale
In Tudeley Hale, that means homes and buildings near Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Milne Museum (2.1 miles west) and Tonbridge Castle (2 miles west). The countryside around Tudeley Hale includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What affects the price in Tudeley Hale
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.