Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Grubb Street, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Grubb Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grubb Street
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are patches of heat loss across the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Somewhere as small as Grubb Street, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Grubb Street (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Grubb Street: local notes
About 5 miles south-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Grubb Street has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Greenlands Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings from Grubb Street are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Grubb Street is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Grubb Street
Around Grubb Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longfield Chalk Bank, Railway Tavern and Longfield Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Grubb Street
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Grubb Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Useful tips for Grubb Street property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Grubb Street: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grubb Street?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Grubb Street?
Yes, Grubb Street is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can a thermal camera see water?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Why act early in Grubb Street
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a small place like Grubb Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.