Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Godmersham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Godmersham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Godmersham
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are moisture around outlets and upstands and leaks far from where the stain appears.
In a small place like Godmersham, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Godmersham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Useful tips for Godmersham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Godmersham: your questions answered
Is Godmersham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Godmersham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Godmersham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Godmersham
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. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Godmersham
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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 ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For any home in Godmersham, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Godmersham is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT4. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street and Eggarton Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Godmersham, we cover Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Godmersham
Around Godmersham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Godmersham Park. Godmersham’s nearest station is Chilham station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).