Kent · London and the South East
Lower Hartlip Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lower Hartlip. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a small place like Lower Hartlip, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 need to know.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof survey in Lower Hartlip
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Hartlip, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Lower Hartlip (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Lower Hartlip roofs
Lower Hartlip is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Lower Hartlip and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Lower Hartlip is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Around Lower Hartlip
Around Lower Hartlip, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foxburrow Wood and Leigh Academy Rainham and the streets around them. The closest station to Lower Hartlip is Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Hartlip
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check outlets after heavy rain
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
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Lower Hartlip questions
Is Lower Hartlip within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Hartlip is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Lower Hartlip in the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Hartlip is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Lower Hartlip, 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.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.