Kent · London and the South East
West Farleigh Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Farleigh. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in West Farleigh
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as West Farleigh, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Common questions in West Farleigh
Is my home in West Farleigh 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’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Farleigh?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
When to book a survey in West Farleigh
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakwood Park Grammar School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Nearby places to West Farleigh
Other services in West Farleigh
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like West Farleigh, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Airspace, weather and West Farleigh roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in West Farleigh, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes West Farleigh.
We survey roofs across ME15 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
What’s near West Farleigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).