Kent · London and the South East
Flete Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Flete, with photos and a clear written report.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Flete: what you get
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Flete, 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 looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Questions from Flete
Is my home in Flete listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Flete?
Yes, Flete is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Flete?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Flete
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Flete
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in Flete
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take an older house close to St. Catherine's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Flete can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Thermal roof surveys around Flete
Flete is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal wind 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 Quex Park, about 2.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Flete goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as Westwood Cross, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Anyone responsible for a site like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Flete gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Flete
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.