Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Palm Bay, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Palm Bay.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Useful tips for Palm Bay property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
About our thermal roof survey in Palm Bay
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and gaps in loft insulation, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Palm Bay, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Palm Bay (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Palm Bay
Is Palm Bay within the area you cover?
Yes, Palm Bay is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Palm Bay in the area you cover?
Yes, Palm Bay is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS 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.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Palm Bay can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Palm Bay
Why get it checked now?
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Palm Bay, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Flying and imaging in Palm Bay
Palm Bay lies within about 1 mile 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. Palm Bay has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Palm Bay Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Palm Bay means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take an older house close to St Philip: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We survey roofs in Palm Bay and the rest of Kent. Palm Bay is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT9 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
What’s near Palm Bay
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Palm Bay is Margate station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (2.5 miles south) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).