Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lyminge, Kent
Thermal roof surveys across Lyminge, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
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. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Lyminge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lyminge
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed moisture around outlets and upstands and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Lyminge, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Lyminge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we’re asked to look at in Lyminge
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
If you look after a building such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Thermal roof surveys in Lyminge: local notes
Lyminge lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses like Acrise Place, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building around Lyminge goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. If you’re in Lyminge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Lyminge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lyminge: Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Near you in Lyminge
Lyminge’s nearest station is Sandling station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminge includes Tolsford Hill.
Lyminge: your questions answered
Do you cover Lyminge?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Lyminge is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Lyminge is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
What affects the price in Lyminge
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lyminge
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Lyminge, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check the loft can be reached safely
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.