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Thermal imaging roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Goodnestone from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goodnestone
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We’re frequently asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Goodnestone (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older and listed buildings around Goodnestone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Goodnestone, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Goodnestone book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Goodnestone can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Goodnestone
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Take a building like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
Nearby places to Goodnestone
Other services in Goodnestone
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Goodnestone
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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 0.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Goodnestone 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 an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Cross, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Goodnestone, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT3. Local streets include The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow, and we cover them all. We also cover Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Goodnestone
We work in homes and buildings around The Fitzwalter Arms. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
What affects the price in Goodnestone
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Questions from Goodnestone
Is Goodnestone within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Goodnestone is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How do I book a survey in Goodnestone?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.