Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Maypole, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Maypole and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
How a thermal roof survey works in Maypole
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and stains that keep coming back.
Older buildings in small places like Maypole may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Maypole (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Maypole
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Nearby places to Maypole
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Maypole, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Heat the home normally on the days before
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Flying and imaging in Maypole
Maypole is within about 3 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Cross, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Hoath Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you are in Maypole, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Maypole.
Thermal roof surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Maypole Lane and Maypole Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Near you in Maypole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spires Academy and Curtis Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Maypole questions
Is Maypole in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Maypole is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Maypole?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
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.