Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ickham, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Ickham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Ickham
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. 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. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Ickham are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ickham
Will you come out to Ickham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ickham?
Yes, Ickham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Flying and imaging in Ickham
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Ickham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Take a building like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you’re in Ickham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
We work across the CT3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Ickham
Around Ickham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ickham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Ickham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- 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 keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Ickham
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Outbuildings and barns around Ickham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.