Kent · London and the South East
Little Chart Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Little Chart, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
About our thermal roof survey in Little Chart
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. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Somewhere as small as Little Chart, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen 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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Chart, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Little Chart
Is Little Chart in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Chart?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you climb onto every 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, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
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.
Also near Little Chart
More services for Little Chart
Drones, thermal imaging and Little Chart roofs
The wider area around Little Chart has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.6 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Little Chart as part of our work across London and South East England. Little Chart is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Chart
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Inn And Former Stables, among other places. Little Chart’s nearest station is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
Common roof problems in Little Chart
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For an older house near a landmark like 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
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the price in Little Chart
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Little Chart, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.