Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Painters Ash
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Painters Ash, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
What affects the price in Painters Ash
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Thermal roof survey in Painters Ash
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. 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 combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and commercial roofs alike.
Places like Painters Ash can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Painters Ash (DA11, DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A formal energy assessment
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Towns and villages near Painters Ash
What else we do in Painters Ash
Questions from Painters Ash
Is my home in Painters Ash listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Painters Ash?
Yes, Painters Ash is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Painters Ash
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Painters Ash and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Painters Ash property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Thermal roof surveys in Painters Ash: local notes
Painters Ash lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Bluewater, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. Cobham College, about 3.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Painters Ash. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in Painters Ash and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Painters Ash. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA11 and DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road. You will find Painters Ash on the A2, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Painters Ash include Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Around Painters Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near Battle of Britain pub, Castle Hill Park and Northfleet School for Girls and the streets around them. The closest station to Painters Ash is Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Why it is worth a survey now in Painters Ash
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a smaller place like Painters Ash, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Painters Ash frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.