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Thermal Roof Survey in Nonington
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Nonington and across Kent.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in Nonington
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Nonington may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Nonington (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Nonington
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Nonington Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Nonington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Nonington
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nonington
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Nonington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Nonington
Do you cover Nonington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Nonington as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nonington?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
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, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Flying and imaging in Nonington
The wider area around Nonington has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.4 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Nonington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Nonington and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Nonington: Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Nonington
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.