Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Charing
Thermal roof surveys in Charing, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charing
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Charing, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Charing (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Charing: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Charing is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Charing?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I book a survey in Charing?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Charing?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
If you look after a building like Charing Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Towns and villages near Charing
What else we do in Charing
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Charing is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Blocked gutters on homes around Charing overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charing
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flying and imaging in Charing
Godinton House, about 3.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charing. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Charing and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Charing: Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charing
We work in homes and buildings around Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and King's Head Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Charing itself: Charing station. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).