Kent · London and the South East
Barnsole Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Barnsole and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Photograph damp patches with the date
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barnsole
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Barnsole, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Barnsole (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Barnsole
Do you cover Barnsole?
Yes, Barnsole is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Barnsole as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Barnsole is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Thermal roof surveys in Barnsole: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Barnsole has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Barnsole is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Barnsole. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT3 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barnsole
Around Barnsole, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Pig Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Barnsole include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Barnsole, 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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When to book a survey in Barnsole
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take an older house close to Church of St James: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Surveys for landlords and agents in Barnsole
Landlords and letting agents in Barnsole book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Barnsole, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Barnsole
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.