Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
Thermal roof surveys across Goodnestone, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goodnestone
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you are worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs alike.
Villages like Goodnestone often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Goodnestone (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Goodnestone, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Airspace, weather and Goodnestone roofs
Goodnestone is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea 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. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as St Bartholomew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Graveney Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Belmont House and Gardens, about 5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goodnestone. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We survey roofs in Goodnestone and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Goodnestone and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Goodnestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens. Goodnestone’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why act early in Goodnestone
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Goodnestone are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Goodnestone
Will you come out to Goodnestone?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Goodnestone is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What affects the price in Goodnestone
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.