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Thermal Roof Survey in Greenhithe
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Greenhithe, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof survey in Greenhithe
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. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Greenhithe, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Greenhithe (DA9, DA10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Greenhithe roofs
Greenhithe is within about 5 miles of the coast, and coastal wind 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like Knockhall Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For businesses in and around places like Bluewater, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Greenhithe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. In Greenhithe, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA9 and DA10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bean Road, The Avenue and Abbey Road, and we cover them all. Greenhithe is on the A206, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Greenhithe, we cover Swanscombe (1 mile south-east), Stone (1 mile south-west), Bean (2 miles south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Greenhithe
In Greenhithe, that means homes and buildings near Castle Hill Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The White Hart Public House, among other places. Greenhithe has its own railway station: Greenhithe for Bluewater station. Nearby you will also find Darent Valley Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Greenhithe is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Greenhithe: your questions answered
Is Greenhithe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Greenhithe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greenhithe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Greenhithe?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Nearby places to Greenhithe
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Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.