Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Newchurch, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Newchurch from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newchurch
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We are frequently asked to look into water that travels before it shows and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Newchurch, older roofs are often 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Newchurch (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Newchurch, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Newchurch, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Newchurch questions
Is Newchurch in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Newchurch within the area you cover?
Yes. Newchurch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. 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.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newchurch
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Common roof problems in Newchurch
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For any home in Newchurch, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Also in Newchurch
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Thermal roof surveys in Newchurch: local notes
Newchurch is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever you are in Newchurch, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in TN29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Links Close, Church View and Patchways and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Newchurch
In Newchurch, that means homes and buildings near The Black Bull Public House and the streets around them. Newchurch’s nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Newchurch includes Orlestone Forest.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Once we’ve 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.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.