Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ottinge
Need a thermal roof survey in Ottinge? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Ottinge: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’re worried about stains that keep coming back and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof alike.
In a small place like Ottinge, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Ottinge (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ottinge
Ottinge lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 1.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ottinge goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lyminge Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. If you are in Ottinge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Ottinge and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT4 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
What’s near Ottinge
The nearest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ottinge includes Cheriton Hill.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ottinge
Do you cover Ottinge?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ottinge is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Ottinge listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ottinge
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Ottinge, a postcode does not 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 go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we are asked to look at in Ottinge
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ottinge
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.