Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Eastry
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Eastry and across Kent.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Flying and imaging in Eastry
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Eastry, and wind off the sea 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. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Eastry goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Eastry and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Eastry is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT13 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Eastry include Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Eastry
Around Eastry, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ham Fen, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Sandwich Technology School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Thermal roof survey in Eastry
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about water that travels before it shows and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Even in a smaller place like Eastry, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Eastry (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Eastry
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
If you look after a building such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit to a smaller place like Eastry is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Eastry
Do you carry out roof surveys in Eastry?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Eastry as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Eastry listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Roof by roof
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 cannot.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.