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Thermal imaging roof survey in Gravesend, Kent
Thermal roof surveys around Gravesend, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Gravesend
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older homes in a town like Gravesend may lose heat through roofs with little or no insulation. A thermal camera shows those cold and warm patches, and some of them can point to moisture. What it shows is surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
The written findings come 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.
- Location
- Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gravesend
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Places near Gravesend
Other services in Gravesend
Common questions in Gravesend
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gravesend?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gravesend as anywhere else.
How should I get ready for a visit in Gravesend?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Gravesend. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Gravesend
Gravesend lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. With Cobham College about 2.9 miles south, Gravesend sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building like Whitehill Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Wherever you are in Gravesend, we can come and survey your property. Gravesend is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in DA12 and DA11 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Gravesend sits on or near the A2 and A226, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Gravesend
In Gravesend, that means homes and buildings near Northfleet Urban Country Park, St John's Catholic Comprehensive and St John's Catholic Comprehensive and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A typical visit in Gravesend begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What we are asked to look at in Gravesend
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take an older house close to Christ Church Milton: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.