Kent · London and the South East
Crayford Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Crayford and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crayford
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water that travels before it shows, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Around Crayford, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Crayford
Is my home in Crayford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Crayford?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I book a survey in Crayford?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. On a bungalow or cottage around Crayford, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Crayford
The wider area around Crayford has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 0.9 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wentworth Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Paulinus, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Crayford across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the DA1, DA5 and DA7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crayford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, The Bear and Ragged Staff pub and St Catherine's Catholic School and the streets around them. Crayford has its own railway station: Crayford station. Nearby you will also find Bexley Museum (0.9 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crayford
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Crayford does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.