Kent · London and the South East
Canterbury Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Canterbury. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Canterbury
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s 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. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Taller buildings, steep roofs and large commercial roofs are common in places the size of Canterbury, and they’re hard to see well from the street. A drone gives close-up photos, while thermal imaging can show patterns that point to trapped moisture or missing insulation. The right tool depends on the roof and what you want to find out. The weather decides the day for both.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Canterbury (CT1, CT2, CT4, CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Canterbury roofs
Within a mile and a half or so of Canterbury there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Canterbury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Canterbury is in Kent. We cover Canterbury and the rest of Kent. Canterbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Thermal roof surveys in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Canterbury include the A2 and A28, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Canterbury has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Canterbury
In Canterbury, that means homes and buildings near Canterbury School of Architecture, Bus Company Island and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. You will also find The Old Buttermarket pub (within half a mile south-west) and Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east). Canterbury has its own railway station: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Canterbury and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Canterbury
Also in Canterbury
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Canterbury
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are 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 we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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.
FAQs for Canterbury
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Canterbury?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Canterbury?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a property in Canterbury, it helps to know where we can park. On the day, we check the roof from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe, with the drone where applicable.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.