Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Iwade, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Iwade and across Kent.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
About our thermal roof survey in Iwade
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Iwade may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Iwade (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Iwade
Also in Iwade
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common roof problems in Iwade
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Problems we come across often include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If you look after a building like Iwade School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Flying and imaging in Iwade
Iwade lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Iwade, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way. Other places close to Iwade include Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Iwade
In Iwade, that means homes and buildings near Westlands School, Milton Creek Country Park and The Woolpack pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Iwade is Kemsley station, roughly 1 mile south. Well-known places in the area include Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east) and Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south).
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Iwade is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Iwade
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Around Iwade, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Iwade
Is my home in Iwade listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Iwade?
Yes. Iwade is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
What happens after the survey?
You will 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.