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Shottenden Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Shottenden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Shottenden: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. Common reasons to book are wet insulation beneath the membrane and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Shottenden, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Shottenden, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Thermal roof surveys in Shottenden: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 3.7 miles north-west, so building around Shottenden goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Shottenden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT4 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shottenden
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a place like Shottenden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Shottenden questions
Do you cover smaller places like Shottenden?
Yes, Shottenden is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shottenden?
Yes, Shottenden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shottenden
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shottenden. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Shottenden
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
For any home in Shottenden, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs