Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Perrywood, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Perrywood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Perrywood
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and heat escaping through the roof, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Perrywood, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Perrywood (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perrywood questions
How do I find out if my home in Perrywood is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Perrywood?
Yes, Perrywood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Places near Perrywood
What else we do in Perrywood
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like 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, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Perrywood frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Perrywood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Flying and imaging in Perrywood
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.4 miles west, Perrywood sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Perrywood, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Perrywood is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME13 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Perrywood, we cover Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Around Perrywood
In Perrywood, that means homes and buildings near The White Lion Public House. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Perrywood
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Common roof problems in Perrywood
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Anyone responsible for a site like Selling Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price