Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ash, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Ash, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Ash, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Ash, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ash
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about heat escaping through the roof and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Ash, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ash (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ash
Do you cover Ash?
Yes, Ash is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Ash is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Flying and imaging in Ash
Ash is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Ash goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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 Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Ash work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Ash is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Ash, we cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequer Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Ash include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
When to book a survey in Ash
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.