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Thermal imaging roof survey in Nackington, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Nackington and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Nackington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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 the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a thermal roof survey works in Nackington
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. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and people most often book us about moisture around outlets and upstands and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Somewhere as small as Nackington, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Nackington (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
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 will explain the options and the price.
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Nackington questions
Is my home in Nackington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nackington?
Yes, Nackington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nackington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Drones, thermal imaging and Nackington roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Nackington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Nackington.
We survey roofs across CT4 for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Near you in Nackington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St. Anselm's Catholic School. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common roof problems in Nackington
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours