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Thermal imaging roof survey in Sellindge, Kent
Thermal roof surveys across Sellindge, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Thermal roof survey in Sellindge
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and stains that keep coming back.
Some older homes in villages like Sellindge are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- File the images with your roof records
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sellindge
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Sellindge, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Westenhanger Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sellindge. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever you are in Sellindge, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of TN25 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sellindge include Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Around Sellindge
The closest station to Sellindge is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Sellindge includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Also in Sellindge
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Sellindge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Sellindge questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sellindge?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sellindge as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Sellindge is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Sellindge?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Why act early in Sellindge
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Sellindge, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Sellindge
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Sellindge
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Sellindge Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price