Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Drellingore
Wondering about the roof at a property in Drellingore? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Drellingore and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
How a thermal roof survey works in Drellingore
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We are often asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and missing or slipped insulation, across insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Drellingore are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Drellingore
Is Drellingore within the area you cover?
Yes. Drellingore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Drellingore 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’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Towns and villages near Drellingore
Also in Drellingore
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Drellingore, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Drellingore
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Drellingore
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Airspace, weather and Drellingore roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Drellingore, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. The wider area around Drellingore has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 3 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Drellingore gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT18 and CT15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Drellingore, we cover South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Around Drellingore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Drellingore
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.