Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Coombe, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Coombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Coombe 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.
- 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Coombe: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
In a small place like Coombe, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Coombe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coombe?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Coombe?
Yes, Coombe is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Nearby places to Coombe
Also in Coombe
Airspace, weather and Coombe roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Coombe. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Coombe goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Coombe can all book thermal roof surveys. Our Kent coverage includes Coombe and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 and CT13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Around Coombe
In Coombe, that means homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School and the streets around them. Coombe’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coombe
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we’re asked to look at in Coombe
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Look out for signs like these:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Coombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.