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Thermal imaging roof survey in Erriottwood, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Erriottwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Erriottwood
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and missing or slipped insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Erriottwood, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Erriottwood (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Erriottwood
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Around Erriottwood, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Erriottwood
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Erriottwood goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Erriottwood needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Questions from Erriottwood
Do you cover smaller places like Erriottwood?
Yes, Erriottwood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Erriottwood?
Yes, Erriottwood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
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.
Flying and imaging in Erriottwood
Erriottwood is within about 5 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Erriottwood, we can come and survey your property. Erriottwood is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Erriottwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Black Lion Public House and Doddington Place Gardens. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).