Kent · London and the South East
Perry Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Perry, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Perry: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Perry?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Perry is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Thermal roof survey in Perry: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Perry may be 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Perry (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Perry can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Perry, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Towns and villages near Perry
What else we do in Perry
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Perry
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Perry. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Perry, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Perry, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Perry
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Airspace, weather and Perry roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Goodnestone Park, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Perry. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Preston Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Elmstone Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Perry and nearby. Perry is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Walmestone Road and Perry Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Perry
The closest station to Perry is Adisham station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.