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Thermal imaging roof survey in Nash, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Nash and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Nash, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Nash
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 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. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Nash, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. 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. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Nash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why act early in Nash
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Nash
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nash?
Yes, Nash is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nash as anywhere else.
Is Nash within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Nash
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Nearby places to Nash
What else we do in Nash
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Airspace, weather and Nash roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south, Nash sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Elmstone Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Nash is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Thermal roof surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Nash include Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Nash
The nearest railway station is Adisham station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.