Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Donkey Street
Wondering about the roof at a property in Donkey Street? You can book a thermal roof survey in Donkey Street and across Kent.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Donkey Street
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Villages like Donkey Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Donkey Street (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Donkey Street
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Nearby places to Donkey Street
What else we do in Donkey Street
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Donkey Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Donkey Street, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Donkey Street
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Airspace, weather and Donkey Street roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Donkey Street, 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. The wider area around Donkey Street has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.2 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Donkey Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of TN29 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Donkey Street, we cover Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Donkey Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shepherd And Crook Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Useful tips for Donkey Street property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Questions from Donkey Street
Do you cover smaller places like Donkey Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Donkey Street listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.