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Thermal Roof Survey in Saltwood
Thermal roof surveys around Saltwood, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Saltwood frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Saltwood
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
In a small place like Saltwood, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Saltwood (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.
Common questions in Saltwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Saltwood?
Yes, Saltwood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Saltwood?
Yes, Saltwood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Saltwood
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
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- How long the report takes to arrive
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Saltwood
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Saltwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Places near Saltwood
Other services in Saltwood
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Saltwood. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords and letting agents in Saltwood book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Thermal roof surveys in Saltwood: local notes
Saltwood lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Westenhanger Castle about 2.2 miles north-west, the area around Saltwood has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Saltwood CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. If you are in Saltwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Saltwood include Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Saltwood
In Saltwood, that means homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Brockhill Country Park and Red Lion Public House. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.