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Thermal Roof Survey in Charlton-in-Dover
Thermal roof surveys in Charlton-in-Dover, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Charlton-in-Dover: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Charlton-in-Dover, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Charlton-in-Dover (CT16, CT17, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Charlton-in-Dover
Do you cover Charlton-in-Dover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, Charlton-in-Dover is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you look after a building such as Charlton Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Charlton-in-Dover is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Charlton-in-Dover and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT16, CT17 and CT15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Charlton-in-Dover on the A256, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Charlton-in-Dover: Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Charlton-in-Dover
In Charlton-in-Dover, that means homes and buildings near Dover Grammar School for Girls, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Charlton-in-Dover is Dover Priory station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charlton-in-Dover
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
When to book a survey in Charlton-in-Dover
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For hotels and guest houses around Charlton-in-Dover, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Charlton-in-Dover, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Charlton-in-Dover, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof