Kent · London and the South East
Sittingbourne Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Sittingbourne and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
About our thermal roof survey in Sittingbourne
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you are worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around a town like Sittingbourne, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Sittingbourne
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
Hotels and guest houses near Sittingbourne can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Sittingbourne: your questions answered
Is Sittingbourne in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How should I get ready for a visit in Sittingbourne?
Mostly, it’s about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Sittingbourne. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently 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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Airspace, weather and Sittingbourne roofs
Sittingbourne is within about 2 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Sittingbourne. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Borden Grammar School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Wherever you are in Sittingbourne, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME10 and ME9 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square. With the A2 and A249 close by, Sittingbourne is easy for us to reach. We also cover Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
What’s near Sittingbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Milton Court Primary Academy, The Golden Hope pub and Milton Creek Country Park and the streets around them. Sittingbourne has its own railway station: Sittingbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (under half a mile east) and Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north).
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Sittingbourne, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sittingbourne
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Also near Sittingbourne
Other services in Sittingbourne
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.