Kent · London and the South East
Yopps Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Yopps Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Yopps Green: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Yopps Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Yopps Green (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Yopps Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Yopps Green
Also in Yopps Green
Thermal roof surveys around Yopps Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 1.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Yopps Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Plaxtol Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Yopps Green is about 5 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Yopps Green across London and South East England. Yopps Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Sheet Hill and Yopps Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheet Hill (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Shipbourne (1 mile south) and Oldbury (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Yopps Green
Around Yopps Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Plough Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Yopps Green is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.1 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.6 miles west).
When to book a survey in Yopps Green
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Plaxtol Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Yopps Green
Is my home in Yopps Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Yopps Green?
Yes, Yopps Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Yopps Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.