Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Mud Row, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Mud Row. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
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.
How a thermal roof survey works in Mud Row
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaks far from where the stain appears and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Villages like Mud Row frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Mud Row (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Mud Row
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Mud Row, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Whether the building in Mud Row is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Mud Row is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across ME12 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Mud Row include Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
What’s near Mud Row
Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
When to book a survey in Mud Row
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Mud Row questions
How do I find out if my home in Mud Row is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Mud Row?
Yes, Mud Row is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Nearby places to Mud Row
Other services in Mud Row
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Mud Row, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.