Kent · London and the South East
Shoreham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Shoreham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shoreham
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Shoreham
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’re worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Shoreham, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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 report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Shoreham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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FAQs for Shoreham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shoreham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Shoreham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Shoreham?
Yes, Shoreham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shoreham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Shoreham
The wider area around Shoreham has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 1.8 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Shoreham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Shoreham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the TN14 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Shoreham include Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shoreham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Raspberry Hall Park and The Old George Inn, among other places. Shoreham has its own railway station: Shoreham (Kent) station. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Shoreham includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Shoreham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Shoreham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Shoreham?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. 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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shoreham Village School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
Useful tips for Shoreham property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.