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Thermal imaging roof survey in Neames Forstal, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Neames Forstal from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Neames Forstal
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are patches of heat loss across the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Some older homes in villages like Neames Forstal are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Neames Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Neames Forstal, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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When to book a survey in Neames Forstal
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Selling Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Drones, thermal imaging and Neames Forstal roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Neames Forstal has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.1 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in Neames Forstal get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Neames Forstal is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME13. Local streets include Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Neames Forstal include South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Neames Forstal
Around Neames Forstal, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. Neames Forstal has its own railway station: Selling station. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Neames Forstal include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why act early in Neames Forstal
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Older cottages and farmhouses around Neames Forstal can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A written report with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Neames Forstal
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Neames Forstal?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Neames Forstal?
Yes, Neames Forstal is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Neames Forstal?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.