Kent · London and the South East
Coldred Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Coldred from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Coldred
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are wet insulation beneath the membrane and water that travels before it shows, across flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Coldred may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Coldred (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Coldred
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lydden Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in Coldred
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Coldred frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Coldred roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Coldred, 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Pancras, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Goodnestone Park lies about 4.6 miles north, so building around Coldred goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Coldred and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Coldred. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Coldred
In Coldred, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
FAQs for Coldred
How do I find out if my home in Coldred is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Coldred?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Coldred is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
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What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.