Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Snodland
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Snodland and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How a thermal roof survey works in Snodland
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 doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed ceilings that feel colder in places and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs alike.
Around Snodland, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Snodland (ME6, ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Drones, thermal imaging and Snodland roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Starkey Castle about 2.5 miles north, Snodland sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near Church of the New Jerusalem, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Snodland CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Snodland is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Snodland is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of ME6 and ME19 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close. You will find Snodland on the A228, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Around Snodland
Around Snodland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holmesdale School, Holborough Marshes and The Monks Head pub. Snodland has its own railway station: Snodland station. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Towns and villages near Snodland
Also in Snodland
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Snodland, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Snodland, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Snodland
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Snodland: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Snodland is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Snodland?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I book a survey in Snodland?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.