Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Old Tree
Thermal roof surveys in Old Tree and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Old Tree
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches with no obvious cause and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Some older homes in villages like Old Tree are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Old Tree roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Old Tree. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Old Tree and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Old Tree and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Old Tree: Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Near you in Old Tree
In Old Tree, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Spires Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
FAQs for Old Tree
Do you cover Old Tree?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Old Tree is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Tree?
Yes. Old Tree is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Towns and villages near Old Tree
What else we do in Old Tree
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photos and a written report every time
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Old Tree
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Anyone responsible for a site like Hoath Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Old Tree often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.