Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Deal, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Deal, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Common questions in Deal
Is my home in Deal listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What do I need to do before a survey in Deal?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Deal can get straight on.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How a thermal roof survey works in Deal
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’re worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a town like Deal, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Deal (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Deal
Deal lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Castle Community College: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to St Saviour's: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Deal is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT14 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square, and we cover them all. Main roads around Deal include the A258 and B2056, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Deal: Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Deal
Typical jobs here are in homes near Betteshanger Park, Brickmakers Arms and Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School. Deal’s nearest station is Deal station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
When to book a survey in Deal
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
With Walmer Castle about 1.2 miles south, the area around Deal has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Deal as anywhere.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Deal
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Parking in a town like Deal is normally simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers what can be seen safely from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Deal, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.