Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hampton, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hampton
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Places like Hampton can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hampton (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Places near Hampton
Also in Hampton
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hampton
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Blocked gutters on homes around Hampton overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Hampton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Questions from Hampton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hampton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do you cover Hampton?
Yes, Hampton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Common roof problems in Hampton
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Thermal roof surveys around Hampton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hampton, 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hampton Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hampton and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Hampton. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT6. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hampton: Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Near you in Hampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hampton Inn and Herne Bay High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hampton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
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.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hampton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.