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Thermal Roof Survey in Oversland
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Oversland. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Oversland
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. 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. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in loft insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Oversland are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Oversland (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Around Oversland, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Oversland
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Oversland
Will you come out to Oversland?
Yes, Oversland is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Oversland is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Oversland, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Thermal roof surveys in Oversland: local notes
Oversland is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building around Oversland goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Oversland can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Dunkirk Road and South Street. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Oversland
Around Oversland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.