Kent · London and the South East
Danaway Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Danaway.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Danaway
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. 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. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Danaway often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Danaway (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Towns and villages near Danaway
What else we do in Danaway
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Danaway frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Danaway
Do you carry out roof surveys in Danaway?
Yes, Danaway is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Danaway?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You will then get the report by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Flying and imaging in Danaway
Danaway lies within about 4 miles of the sea. 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Danaway as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME9. Whether your property is on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Danaway, we cover Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Danaway
Around Danaway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School and Plough & Harrow pub. The closest station to Danaway is Newington station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (3 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Danaway
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
When to book a survey in Danaway
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
If you look after a building like Borden Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Danaway and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.