Kent · London and the South East
Etchinghill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Etchinghill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Etchinghill
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How a thermal roof survey works in Etchinghill
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed gaps in loft insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces alike.
Some older homes in villages like Etchinghill are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Etchinghill
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Etchinghill. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Acrise Place, about 2.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Etchinghill. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether the building in Etchinghill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Etchinghill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
What’s near Etchinghill
We work in homes and buildings around Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Other services in Etchinghill
Useful tips for Etchinghill property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Etchinghill questions
Is Etchinghill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Etchinghill is listed?
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.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are 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.
What will the report tell me?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Etchinghill?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like Lyminge Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Etchinghill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.