Kent · London and the South East
Keycol Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Keycol, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Keycol needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Thermal roof survey in Keycol
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you’re worried about missing or slipped insulation and cold areas below the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Keycol often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Keycol (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Keycol
Keycol lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Borden Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Keycol is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Keycol: Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Keycol
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westlands School and George Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Keycol is Newington station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Keycol
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Keycol
Will you come out to Keycol?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Keycol is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Keycol
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs