Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Martin, Kent
Need a thermal roof survey in Martin? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Airspace, weather and Martin roofs
Martin lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Walmer Castle, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Martin. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Langdon Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near Church of St Augustine, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. In Martin, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Martin. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT15 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Near you in Martin
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Martin itself: Martin Mill station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
Thermal roof survey in Martin
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a small place like Martin, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Martin (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Martin
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Martin, call 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.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Martin: your questions answered
Is Martin in the area you cover?
Yes, Martin is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Martin?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Towns and villages near Martin
More services for Martin
Surveys for landlords and agents in Martin
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Martin, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.