Kent · London and the South East
Shadoxhurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Shadoxhurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Shadoxhurst
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and leaks that are hard to trace, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Shadoxhurst often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Shadoxhurst
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Godinton House, about 3.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shadoxhurst. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Shadoxhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Shadoxhurst and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We survey roofs across TN26 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Shadoxhurst, we cover Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Near you in Shadoxhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stone Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Shadoxhurst is Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Shadoxhurst needs a little journey planning: 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’s safe.
- 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Shadoxhurst
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. In a place like Shadoxhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Shadoxhurst
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Can I check my roof myself?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Shadoxhurst: your questions answered
Do you cover Shadoxhurst?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shadoxhurst as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Shadoxhurst?
Yes. Shadoxhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often 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.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.