Kent · London and the South East
Aylesham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Aylesham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Drones, thermal imaging and Aylesham roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. The wider area around Aylesham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.6 miles north-east. 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.
The streets around a church like St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Take a building like Aylesham Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Aylesham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Aylesham is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Aylesham
There’s a railway station in Aylesham itself: Aylesham station. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Thermal roof survey in Aylesham: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof.
In smaller places like Aylesham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Aylesham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Aylesham frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Aylesham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aylesham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Aylesham in the area you cover?
Yes, Aylesham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I book a survey in Aylesham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aylesham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.