Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chillenden, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Chillenden, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Chillenden
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently 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. Typical surveys look at damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Chillenden are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Chillenden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Chillenden
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Nearby places to Chillenden
Other services in Chillenden
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Chillenden?
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. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Drones, thermal imaging and Chillenden roofs
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 1.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Chillenden goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Chillenden, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Chillenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Chillenden: Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Chillenden
Chillenden’s nearest station is Aylesham station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Open spaces near Chillenden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chillenden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chillenden
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Chillenden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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’s 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Chillenden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chillenden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Chillenden in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Chillenden is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’ll then get the report by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
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.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.