Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Highsted, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Highsted. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof survey in Highsted
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Highsted, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Highsted (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Highsted
Highsted lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Highsted for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Highsted. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Stockers Hill and Highsted Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Around Highsted
We work in homes and buildings around Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north).
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Also in Highsted
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Highsted
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Highsted, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roof by roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Common questions in Highsted
Is Highsted in the area you cover?
Yes, Highsted is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Highsted?
Yes. Highsted is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we’re asked to look at in Highsted
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rodmersham School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.