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Thermal Roof Survey in Sibertswold
Thermal roof surveys in Sibertswold from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Sibertswold can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Thermal roof survey in Sibertswold: what you get
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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about damp patches with no obvious cause and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Villages like Sibertswold often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Sibertswold (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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FAQs for Sibertswold
Is Sibertswold within the area you cover?
Yes. Sibertswold is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Sibertswold in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Flying and imaging in Sibertswold
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 the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Sibertswold (also: Shepherdswell) is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Sibertswold get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Sibertswold and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Sibertswold, we cover Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sibertswold
In Sibertswold, that means homes and buildings near The Bricklayers' Arms. Sibertswold has its own railway station: Shepherds Well station. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Sibertswold
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Goodnestone Park lies about 3.9 miles north, so building around Sibertswold goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof