Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dargate
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Dargate, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
How a thermal roof survey works in Dargate
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed damp patches with no obvious cause and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and loft conversions alike.
In a village or hamlet like Dargate, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Dargate (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Dargate: your questions answered
Is my home in Dargate listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Dargate?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Dargate is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Common roof problems in Dargate
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Hernhill Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Thermal roof surveys around Dargate
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Dargate, and wind off the sea 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Surveys in Dargate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Dargate is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Thermal roof surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Dargate
Around Dargate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dargate include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Also near Dargate
What else we do in Dargate
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Dargate needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. In a place like Dargate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dargate
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- File the images with your roof records
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.