Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Postling, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Postling? You can book a thermal roof survey in Postling and across Kent.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof survey in Postling
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. 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 talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and stains that keep coming back.
Some older homes in villages like Postling are 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Postling (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Postling
Do you cover Postling?
Yes, Postling is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Postling is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
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When to book a survey in Postling
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Postling, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Postling book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
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 to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Thermal roof surveys in Postling: local notes
Postling is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. With Westenhanger Castle about 1.8 miles south-west, Postling 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and St Radegund, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever you are in Postling, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Postling 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 the CT21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Near you in Postling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandling Park. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Postling includes Tolsford Hill.
Why act early in Postling
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. For older village homes like those around Postling, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.