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Thermal imaging roof survey in Chartham Hatch, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Chartham Hatch, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
About our thermal roof survey in Chartham Hatch
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like Chartham Hatch, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Chartham Hatch (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Chartham Hatch
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Chartham Hatch questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chartham Hatch?
Yes, Chartham Hatch is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chartham Hatch as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Chartham Hatch?
Yes, Chartham Hatch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Drones, thermal imaging and Chartham Hatch roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as The Canterbury Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chartham Hatch, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Chartham Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak Public House and No Man's Orchard. The closest station to Chartham Hatch is Chartham station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Places near Chartham Hatch
Other services in Chartham Hatch
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chartham Hatch
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Chartham Hatch needs a little journey planning: 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’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Chartham Hatch
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Chartham Hatch, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.