Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Burmarsh, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Burmarsh, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof surveys around Burmarsh
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Burmarsh, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Burmarsh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Burmarsh. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Burmarsh, we cover Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Burmarsh
In Burmarsh, that means homes and buildings near The Shepherd And Crook Public House. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burmarsh
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places, across insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Burmarsh, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Burmarsh (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Burmarsh, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Questions from Burmarsh
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burmarsh?
Yes, Burmarsh is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Burmarsh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Burmarsh?
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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Westenhanger Castle lies about 3.5 miles north-east, so building around Burmarsh goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
Why act early in Burmarsh
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older and listed buildings around Burmarsh may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.