Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Queenborough, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Queenborough.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Queenborough
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are moisture around outlets and upstands and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Older cottages and houses around Queenborough may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Queenborough (ME11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also in Queenborough
Drones, thermal imaging and Queenborough roofs
Queenborough is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Queenborough is about 2 miles west of Minster, in Kent. Queenborough is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in ME11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Railway Terrace and Gordon Avenue. With the B2007 close by, Queenborough is simple for us to get to. We also cover Rushenden (1 mile south-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile east), Sheerness (2 miles north), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Davington (9 miles south-east) and Foley Park (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Queenborough
In Queenborough, that means homes and buildings near Queen Phillippa pub and Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey. Queenborough has its own railway station: Queenborough station. Nearby you’ll also find Queenborough Guildhall Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Castle Rough (3.7 miles south).
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Why get it checked now?
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. Arranging work in a smaller place like Queenborough is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Queenborough
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Queenborough
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take a building like Queenborough School and Nursery: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
Queenborough questions
Is Queenborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Queenborough is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Queenborough listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Queenborough does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.