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Thermal imaging roof survey in Tunbridge Hill, Medway
Thermal roof surveys in Tunbridge Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Thermal roof survey in Tunbridge Hill: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about damp around roof outlets and upstands and ceilings that feel colder in places.
In a small place like Tunbridge Hill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tunbridge Hill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tunbridge Hill
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hundred of Hoo Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Tunbridge Hill
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Tunbridge Hill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Tunbridge Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tunbridge Hill
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Tunbridge Hill
Is my home in Tunbridge Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Tunbridge Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Places near Tunbridge Hill
What else we do in Tunbridge Hill
Drones, thermal imaging and Tunbridge Hill roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tunbridge Hill, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For any home in Tunbridge Hill, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Wherever you are in Tunbridge Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tunbridge Hill is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME3. We also cover the places around Tunbridge Hill: Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Around Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.