Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lodge Lees, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lodge Lees.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lodge Lees
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’re worried about damp patches with no obvious cause and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lodge Lees may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Lodge Lees
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Lodge Lees
Is Lodge Lees in the area you cover?
Yes, Lodge Lees is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Lodge Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How do I book a survey in Lodge Lees?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check outlets after heavy rain
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. 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 at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Lodge Lees, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lodge Lees
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Lodge Lees
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Thermal roof surveys around Lodge Lees
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lodge Lees. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Lodge Lees is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Lodge Lees is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT4 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Lodge Lees, we cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lodge Lees
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east. For a walk, there is Cheriton Hill.