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Thermal imaging roof survey in Guilton, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Guilton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
Useful tips for Guilton property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
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.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Thermal roof survey in Guilton
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in loft insulation and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
In a small place like Guilton, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Guilton (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Guilton
Is my home in Guilton listed or in a conservation area?
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 carry out roof surveys in Guilton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Guilton as anywhere else.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Guilton?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
Also near Guilton
What else we do in Guilton
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Guilton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Guilton
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Airspace, weather and Guilton roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Goodnestone Park, about 3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Guilton. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Guilton can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Guilton and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CT3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Guilton, we cover Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Guilton
In Guilton, that means homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn, among other places. Guilton’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.3 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Guilton include Monk's Wall nature reserve.