Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Sandway
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Sandway, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Sandway
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are ceilings that feel colder in places and patches of heat loss across the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sandway, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Sandway (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Sandway can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Around Sandway, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Sandway
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Sandway
Other services in Sandway
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Drones, thermal imaging and Sandway roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Platts Heath Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. With Leeds Castle about 3.3 miles north-west, the area around Sandway has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Sandway and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Sandway. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Near you in Sandway
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and Wishful Thinker pub. The closest station to Sandway is Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
Sandway questions
Do you cover smaller places like Sandway?
Yes, Sandway is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandway?
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.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You will then get the report by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Sandway?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.