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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ebbsfleet, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Ebbsfleet, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Ebbsfleet: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Ebbsfleet, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ebbsfleet (CT12, CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ebbsfleet and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ebbsfleet can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Ebbsfleet
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
For businesses in and around places like Westwood Cross, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Common questions in Ebbsfleet
How do I find out if my home in Ebbsfleet is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ebbsfleet?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Places near Ebbsfleet
Also in Ebbsfleet
Airspace, weather and Ebbsfleet roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Ebbsfleet, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Quex Park, about 3.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ebbsfleet. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Roofs in Ebbsfleet get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Ebbsfleet. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT12 and CT13 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Ebbsfleet include Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ebbsfleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Sportsman pub. Ebbsfleet’s nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Ebbsfleet include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
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.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Ebbsfleet, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.