Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Alkham, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Alkham, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alkham
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and leaks that are hard to trace, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof alike.
Somewhere as small as Alkham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. 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, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Alkham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Airspace, weather and Alkham roofs
Alkham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Acrise Place, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alkham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Whether the building in Alkham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of CT15 for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow. We also cover South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Alkham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sladden Wood, among other places. The closest station to Alkham is Kearsney station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Alkham
Is Alkham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Alkham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Alkham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
More services for Alkham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alkham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Alkham
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.