Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Slutshole
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Slutshole from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Slutshole
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About our thermal roof survey in Slutshole
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks far from where the stain appears and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Villages like Slutshole frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Slutshole (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Slutshole
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Slutshole, and coastal wind can be strong. 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, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Slutshole is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Slutshole is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Slutshole, we cover Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Around Slutshole
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens. The closest station to Slutshole is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Slutshole includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Slutshole questions
How do I find out if my home in Slutshole is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Slutshole in the area you cover?
Yes, Slutshole is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Useful tips for Slutshole property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Slutshole 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Slutshole
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.