Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wilsley Green, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Wilsley Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys around Wilsley Green
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Wilsley Green is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wilsley Green can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Quaker Drive, Angley Walk and Swifts View. If you are just outside Wilsley Green, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile north-east), Sissinghurst (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles north-east) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wilsley Green
Around Wilsley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crane Valley, White Horse pub and Cranbrook School, among other places. The closest station to Wilsley Green is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
Thermal roof survey in Wilsley Green
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about cold areas below the roof and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Wilsley Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Wilsley Green (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Wilsley Green
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wilsley Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- File the images with your roof records
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Wilsley Green
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Questions from Wilsley Green
Is my home in Wilsley Green 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 carry out roof surveys in Wilsley Green?
Yes, Wilsley Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Wilsley Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Wilsley Green
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to Church of St Dunstan: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Wilsley Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wilsley Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.