Kent · London and the South East
Littlebourne Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Littlebourne, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Littlebourne
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
Somewhere as small as Littlebourne, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Littlebourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Littlebourne, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Common questions in Littlebourne
Do you cover smaller places like Littlebourne?
Yes, Littlebourne is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Littlebourne in the area you cover?
Yes, Littlebourne is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
How quickly is the report sent?
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.
Towns and villages near Littlebourne
What else we do in Littlebourne
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littlebourne
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Littlebourne, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Littlebourne
Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littlebourne. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Vincent, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Littlebourne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the CT3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road. We also cover the places around Littlebourne: Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Littlebourne
In Littlebourne, that means homes and buildings near The Basket Makers pub, among other places. Littlebourne’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Littlebourne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. In a small place like Littlebourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs