Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ditton, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Ditton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Ditton: what you get
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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and heat escaping through the roof.
Around Ditton, 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 works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ditton (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ditton
How do I find out if my home in Ditton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Ditton?
Yes, Ditton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I book a survey in Ditton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
More services for Ditton
Drones, thermal imaging and Ditton roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Starkey Castle, about 4.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ditton. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Ditton Infant School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Ditton, the roof can be surveyed. Ditton is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close. We also cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Around Ditton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aylesford School, The Malling School and Kentish Quarryman pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Roof by roof
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.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Ditton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In an older home around Ditton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
What happens on the day
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. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Ditton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.