Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Palmarsh
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Palmarsh and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Palmarsh: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed water that travels before it shows and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Palmarsh, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Palmarsh (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Palmarsh questions
Do you cover Palmarsh?
Yes, Palmarsh is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Palmarsh as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Palmarsh?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Palmarsh frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Also in Palmarsh
What we are asked to look at in Palmarsh
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Holy Cross, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the price in Palmarsh
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Palmarsh
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a smaller place like Palmarsh, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Palmarsh
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Thermal roof surveys around Palmarsh
Palmarsh lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Westenhanger Castle lies about 2.3 miles north, so building around Palmarsh goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as Palmarsh Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Palmarsh, we can survey the roof. Palmarsh is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across CT21 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road. If you are just outside Palmarsh, we cover West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Palmarsh
In Palmarsh, that means homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park, among other places. Palmarsh’s nearest station is Sandling station, roughly 2 miles north-east. A little further out are Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill.