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Thermal imaging roof survey in Grove, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Grove, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Grove
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and water that travels before it shows, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
In a small place like Grove, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Grove (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Grove
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Grove
What else we do in Grove
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grove
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Grove and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Grove
Grove is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4.7 miles south, show how far back building around Grove goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Preston Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grove. Our Kent coverage includes Grove. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT3. If you’re just outside Grove, we cover Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Near you in Grove
In Grove, that means homes and buildings near The Grove Ferry Inn and Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. Grove’s nearest station is Sturry station, about 3.8 miles west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
Why act early in Grove
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Grove, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Grove: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Grove is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Grove?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
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.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Grove, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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When to book a survey in Grove
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Take an older house close to Church of St Mildred: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.