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Thermal imaging roof survey in Smeeth, Kent
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Smeeth. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Smeeth: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Smeeth are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Smeeth (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Smeeth
Do you cover smaller places like Smeeth?
Yes, Smeeth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Smeeth?
Yes, Smeeth is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Flying and imaging in Smeeth
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Smeeth Community Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Smeeth gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Smeeth and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Smeeth
Smeeth’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Smeeth. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Smeeth
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Smeeth
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Smeeth?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
Places near Smeeth
What else we do in Smeeth
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Smeeth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.