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Thermal imaging roof survey in Farthingloe, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Farthingloe? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Farthingloe and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Farthingloe, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farthingloe
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Farthingloe, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Farthingloe
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Farthingloe, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Farthingloe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farthingloe
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Farthingloe?
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Aycliffe Community Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Farthingloe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farthingloe?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farthingloe?
Yes, Farthingloe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Farthingloe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Flying and imaging in Farthingloe
Farthingloe lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Aycliffe Church Centre, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Farthingloe. Farthingloe is one of the places in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across CT15 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Farthingloe
Around Farthingloe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Astor College for the Arts, Whinless Down and Crown & Sceptre pub, among other places. The closest station to Farthingloe is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.