Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ripple, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Ripple, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Ripple
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 talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp patches with no obvious cause, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Ripple, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Ripple (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ripple
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Ripple
Is Ripple within the area you cover?
Yes, Ripple is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Ripple is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Ripple?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Ripple
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
Take a building like St Mary's Catholic Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What else we do in Ripple
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Ripple, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Drones, thermal imaging and Ripple roofs
Ripple lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 1.9 miles east, show how far back building around Ripple goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ripple. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in CT14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Ripple: Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Near you in Ripple
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Goodwin Academy. The nearest railway station is Walmer station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
What affects the price in Ripple
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Ripple, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.