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Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Stonar, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Great Stonar, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Great Stonar
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Great Stonar, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Great Stonar (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Great Stonar are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Great Stonar?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Hotels and guest houses near Great Stonar cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Great Stonar
Is my home in Great Stonar listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Stonar?
Yes, Great Stonar is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Places near Great Stonar
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What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there’s safe access.
What affects the price in Great Stonar
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Airspace, weather and Great Stonar roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Stonar, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Sandwich Infant School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Whether the building in Great Stonar is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Great Stonar and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in CT13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane. Other places close to Great Stonar include Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Near you in Great Stonar
We work in homes and buildings around Prince's Beachlands, Sir Roger Manwood's School and Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Great Stonar can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.