Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Willesborough
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Willesborough from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Around Willesborough, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Willesborough
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Places like Willesborough can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Willesborough (TN24)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Willesborough
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, given suitable conditions on the day.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Questions from Willesborough
Is Willesborough in the area you cover?
Yes, Willesborough is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Willesborough within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Willesborough is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Thermal roof surveys around Willesborough
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Willesborough, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Hotels and guest houses near Willesborough cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take a building like Willesborough Junior School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Willesborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Willesborough. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN24 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Willesborough is on the A2070, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Willesborough include South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
What’s near Willesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The William Harvey Public House, Ashford Green Corridors and The North School. The closest station to Willesborough is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Willesborough include Hatch Park.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.