Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in New Street, Kent
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Street. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Street
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and water that travels before it shows.
In a village or hamlet like New Street, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- New Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Nearby places to New Street
Other services in New Street
Flying and imaging in New Street
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Cobham College about 3.6 miles north-east, New Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Culverstone Green Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. In New Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. New Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN15 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near New Street
In New Street, that means homes and buildings near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Meopham station, roughly 2.4 miles north. A little further out are Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like New Street needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
FAQs for New Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Street?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and New Street is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in New Street
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or our case studies.