Kent · London and the South East
Satmar Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Satmar.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Satmar
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Satmar, 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, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Satmar (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Satmar
Is my home in Satmar listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Satmar?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Satmar, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Useful tips for Satmar property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. In a small place like Satmar, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Satmar, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof surveys in Satmar: local notes
Satmar lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Capel-le-Ferne Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Acrise Place about 4.3 miles north-west, the area around Satmar has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Satmar is about 3 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover Satmar and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Satmar and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT18. Other places close to Satmar include Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east) and South Alkham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Satmar
We work in homes and buildings around East Cliff and Warren Country Park. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (2.8 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.