Kent · London and the South East
Bluetown Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bluetown, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Bluetown
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patches of heat loss across the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Villages like Bluetown often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bluetown (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bluetown
Landlords and agents in Bluetown book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Bluetown questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bluetown?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Bluetown is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Bluetown?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Bluetown, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bluetown
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.4 miles east, Bluetown sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church like Church of St Catherine are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Bluetown is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you are in Bluetown, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Bluetown. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Hollybushes (1 mile west), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Doddington (1 mile south-east), Wichling (1 mile south) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bluetown
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north).
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bluetown
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For older village homes like those around Bluetown, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.