Kent · London and the South East
Anvil Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Anvil Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the images with your roof records
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Thermal roof survey in Anvil Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We are often asked to look into water that travels before it shows and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Anvil Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Anvil Green (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Anvil Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Anvil Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us 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.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Anvil Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Anvil Green
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Anvil Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
In and around Anvil Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
Airspace, weather and Anvil Green roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Anvil Green. Our Kent coverage includes Anvil Green. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Anvil Green, we cover Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Anvil Green
In Anvil Green, that means homes and buildings near Compasses Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Common questions in Anvil Green
Is Anvil Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Anvil Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Will you go up 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.