Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Old Romney
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Old Romney and across Kent.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Romney
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace, across flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Some older homes in villages like Old Romney are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. 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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Old Romney (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Common questions in Old Romney
Do you cover smaller places like Old Romney?
Yes, Old Romney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Old Romney?
Yes, Old Romney is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Drones, thermal imaging and Old Romney roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Old Romney. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Clement are often 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 is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Old Romney is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN29 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Romney
For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Romney
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Old Romney can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Old Romney
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you look after a building like The Marsh Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.