Kent · London and the South East
Northfleet Green Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Northfleet Green? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Northfleet Green and across Kent.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Northfleet Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northfleet Green
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Northfleet Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Northfleet Green (DA13, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Northfleet Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Northfleet Green
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bluewater, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Flying and imaging in Northfleet Green
Northfleet Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal wind 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
With Cobham College about 3.2 miles south-east, the area around Northfleet Green has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Painters Ash Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Northfleet Green is about 1 mile south of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether the building in Northfleet Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Northfleet Green and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in DA13 and DA11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Downs Road and New Barn Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Northfleet Green: Southfleet (1 mile west), Painters Ash (1 mile north), Istead Rise (1 mile south-east), Hook Green (1 mile west) and Springhead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Near you in Northfleet Green
In Northfleet Green, that means homes and buildings near Black Lion pub, Northfleet School for Girls and Saint George's Church of England School, among other places. The closest station to Northfleet Green is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Bluewater (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Northfleet Green include Sawyers Lake.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Northfleet Green
Is my home in Northfleet Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Northfleet Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Northfleet Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Northfleet Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Why act early in Northfleet Green
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. For older village homes like those around Northfleet Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.