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Thermal imaging roof survey in Addington, Kent
Independent thermal roof surveys in Addington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Addington
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’re worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Addington, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Addington (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Addington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Addington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Addington?
Yes, Addington 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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Addington, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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 the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Addington
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Addington
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Addington. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Addington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Addington, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we are asked to look at in Addington
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like Offham Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Addington
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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Within a mile and a half or so of Addington there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Addington means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. With Old Soar Manor about 3.9 miles south-west, the area around Addington has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Addington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around Addington
In Addington, that means homes and buildings near The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. Addington’s nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).