Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Chart, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Great Chart. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Chart
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Great Chart
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Typical surveys look at water getting in at parapets and stacks and ceilings that feel colder in places, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Great Chart, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. 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 beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Great Chart (TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Great Chart
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Square, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Anyone responsible for a site like Great Chart Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Great Chart gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Great Chart
We work in homes and buildings around The Little Black Dog pub, Ashford Community Woodland and John Wallis Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Great Chart include Orlestone Forest.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- File the images with your roof records
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Great Chart, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a small place like Great Chart, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Great Chart
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Great Chart
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Common questions in Great Chart
Is Great Chart within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Great Chart in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Chart is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.