Kent · London and the South East
Garlinge Green Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Garlinge Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Garlinge Green
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and damp patches with no obvious cause.
In a village or hamlet like Garlinge Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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.
- Place
- Garlinge Green (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Garlinge Green
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Garlinge Green
Do you cover smaller places like Garlinge Green?
Yes. Garlinge Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Garlinge Green?
Yes, Garlinge Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Garlinge Green as anywhere else.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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Thermal roof surveys around Garlinge Green
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Around Garlinge Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Garlinge Green is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Garlinge Green: Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Garlinge Green
Around Garlinge Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Broadham Down, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Garlinge Green
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Garlinge Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know 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 with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking 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 what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.