Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Wrotham Heath
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Wrotham Heath. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wrotham Heath
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and leaks far from where the stain appears, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Wrotham Heath, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Wrotham Heath (ME19, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Wrotham Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Why act early in Wrotham Heath
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older and listed buildings around Wrotham Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Wrotham Heath
Do you cover Wrotham Heath?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wrotham Heath is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Wrotham Heath?
Yes, Wrotham Heath is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will thermal imaging find my 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 can’t prove a leak.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wrotham Heath and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What else we do in Wrotham Heath
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Drones, thermal imaging and Wrotham Heath roofs
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. About 2.7 miles south-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wrotham Heath has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wrotham Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Wrotham Heath. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME19 and TN15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wrotham Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Wrotham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. Wrotham Heath’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions