Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Shorne Ridgeway and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
How a thermal roof survey works in Shorne Ridgeway
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shorne Ridgeway may be 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Shorne Ridgeway (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Shorne Ridgeway
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shorne Ridgeway
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shorne Ridgeway and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Shorne Ridgeway can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Shorne Ridgeway: local notes
Shorne Ridgeway is within about 4 miles of the coast. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Cobham College lies about 1.9 miles south-west, so building around Shorne Ridgeway goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Shorne Ridgeway is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Shorne Ridgeway. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: DA12. We cover properties on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Shorne Ridgeway include Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shorne Ridgeway
In Shorne Ridgeway, that means homes and buildings near Strood Academy, Shorne Woods Country Park and The Rose and Crown pub, among other places. Shorne Ridgeway’s nearest station is Higham station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
FAQs for Shorne Ridgeway
Do you cover Shorne Ridgeway?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shorne Ridgeway is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Shorne Ridgeway?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s 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 long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shorne Ridgeway
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. In a small place like Shorne Ridgeway, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shorne Ridgeway
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.