Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Pett Bottom, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Pett Bottom, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Pett Bottom: what you get
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you are worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Pett Bottom, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Places near Pett Bottom
Other services in Pett Bottom
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pett Bottom
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
FAQs for Pett Bottom
Is my home in Pett Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Pett Bottom in the area you cover?
Yes, Pett Bottom is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Pett Bottom
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- File the images with your roof records
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Pett Bottom, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Pett Bottom roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Pett Bottom, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Pett Bottom is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Pett Bottom Road and School Lane. Other places close to Pett Bottom include Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Pett Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duck pub, among other places. The closest station to Pett Bottom is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).