Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Chitty
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Chitty.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
About our thermal roof survey in Chitty
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and people most often book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof.
In a small place like Chitty, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chitty (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Questions from Chitty
How do I find out if my home in Chitty is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Chitty?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
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Common roof problems in Chitty
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Look out for signs like these:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Chitty can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Chitty
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chitty
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Airspace, weather and Chitty roofs
Chitty lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a building like Chislet Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Chitty. Across Kent, we cover Chitty and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT3. We also cover the places around Chitty: Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
What’s near Chitty
Typical jobs here are in homes near Grove Ferry Picnic Area. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chitty includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.