Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Caring, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Caring, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Caring: what you get
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Caring, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Caring (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Caring: your questions answered
Is my home in Caring listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Caring?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
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 and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Caring can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Heat the home normally on the days before
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Caring
About 0.7 miles south-west lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Caring has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Caring is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Caring is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Thermal roof surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Caring Lane and Caring Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Near you in Caring
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Orchard Spot Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.