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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bloodden, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bloodden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Bloodden
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Bloodden, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bloodden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
FAQs for Bloodden
Do you cover smaller places like Bloodden?
Yes, Bloodden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Bloodden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Bloodden
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Adisham Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bloodden
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bloodden. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bloodden
Goodnestone Park, about 1.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bloodden. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Innocents: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bloodden can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the CT3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Bloodden
There’s a railway station in Bloodden itself: Adisham station. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Outbuildings and barns around Bloodden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Nearby places to Bloodden
What else we do in Bloodden
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Bloodden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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 we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.