Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Radfield
Thermal roof surveys across Radfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Thermal roof survey in Radfield: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We’re often asked to look into stains that keep coming back and gaps in loft insulation, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Radfield, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Radfield (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Radfield
Other services in Radfield
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Radfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof 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 an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Radfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Radfield
Radfield is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Surveys in Radfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Radfield
We work in homes and buildings around Sittingbourne Community College and Fox pub, among other places. Radfield’s nearest station is Teynham station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (2 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west).
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Radfield?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.9 miles south-east, the area around Radfield has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Questions from Radfield
Is my home in Radfield listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Is Radfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Radfield is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.