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Thermal imaging roof survey in Snowdown, Kent
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Snowdown and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Snowdown: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and missing or slipped insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Snowdown, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Snowdown (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Snowdown property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Snowdown?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
What affects the price in Snowdown
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Snowdown
Is Snowdown within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Snowdown listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Snowdown 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.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Snowdown
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
With Goodnestone Park about 2 miles north, the area around Snowdown has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Snowdown and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Snowdown and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across CT15 for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Snowdown
Snowdown has its own railway station: Snowdown station.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Snowdown
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Landlord and commercial surveys in Snowdown
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.