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Thermal imaging roof survey in Godinton, Kent
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Godinton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Godinton
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Around Godinton, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Godinton (TN23, TN25, TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Godinton
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Godinton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
Towns and villages near Godinton
What else we do in Godinton
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Godinton
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Godinton, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Godinton House, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godinton. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. If you run a business near County Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Godinton and the surrounding area. Godinton is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in TN23, TN25 and TN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Godinton, we cover Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Godinton
Around Godinton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highworth Grammar School, The Little Black Dog pub and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Common questions in Godinton
Is my home in Godinton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Godinton?
Yes, Godinton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like Godinton doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Godinton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
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 Godinton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Godinton
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.