Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kit's Coty, Kent
Independent thermal roof surveys in Kit's Coty. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How a thermal roof survey works in Kit's Coty
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Kit's Coty, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Kit's Coty (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Kit's Coty?
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kit's Coty
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Kit's Coty, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Kit's Coty questions
How do I find out if my home in Kit's Coty is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Kit's Coty?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Kit's Coty is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Kit's Coty?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Nearby places to Kit's Coty
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Kit's Coty
Kit's Coty is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Kit's Coty has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 3.4 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St Alban's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Take a building like Tunbury Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kit's Coty. Across Kent, we cover Kit's Coty and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets like Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Kit's Coty include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Kit's Coty
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greenacre Academy, Lower Bell pub and Westfield Wood. The closest station to Kit's Coty is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Kit's Coty includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.