Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Snargate
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Snargate. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Snargate
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your 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. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and water that travels before it shows.
Somewhere as small as Snargate, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Snargate (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Snargate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Snargate: your questions answered
Is Snargate in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Snargate is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Snargate within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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 insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What else we do in Snargate
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Snargate, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
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. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a place like Snargate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Snargate
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Snargate
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Whatever the street in Snargate, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Dunstan, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Snargate and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Snargate. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of TN29 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Short Lane and Snargate Lane. We also cover the places around Snargate: Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Snargate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub, among other places. Snargate’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.