Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Davington
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Davington, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof survey in Davington: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and leaks far from where the stain appears, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Davington, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Davington (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Flying and imaging in Davington
Davington is within about 3 miles of the coast. 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you look after a building like Davington Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Davington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Davington. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME13. Whether your property is on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Around Davington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Inn, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Davington is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Towns and villages near Davington
Other services in Davington
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Davington?
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Davington. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in Davington
Is Davington within the area you cover?
Yes, Davington is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Davington?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Davington is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Davington?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.