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Thermal imaging roof survey in Lewson Street, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Lewson Street.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Lewson Street: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed damp around roof outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lewson Street, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Lewson Street (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Lewson Street
Is Lewson Street in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Lewson Street is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lewson Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Lewson Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Thermal roof surveys in Lewson Street: local notes
Lewson Street is within about 3 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Lewson Street goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Lewson Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lewson Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the ME9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lewson Street
In Lewson Street, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Lewson Street is Teynham station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
When to book a survey in Lewson Street
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
Why it is worth a survey now in Lewson Street
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Lewson Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.