Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Parkgate, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Parkgate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How a thermal roof survey works in Parkgate
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are moisture around outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Parkgate, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Parkgate (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Parkgate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What we are asked to look at in Parkgate
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Take a building like Homewood School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
Nearby places to Parkgate
What else we do in Parkgate
Questions from Parkgate
Is Parkgate in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Parkgate as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Parkgate?
Yes, Parkgate is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
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. Reports are sent by email.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Airspace, weather and Parkgate roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Historic houses like Smallhythe Place, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Parkgate goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Parkgate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Parkgate is one of the places in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN30 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Parkgate, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Parkgate
We work in homes and buildings around Wattle Wood, among other places. A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around Parkgate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Parkgate
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Landlord and commercial surveys in Parkgate
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Parkgate. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.