Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Sole Street, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Sole Street, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Sole Street
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Older buildings in small places like Sole Street may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Sole Street (DA13, DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Sole Street: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Sole Street?
Yes. Sole Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Sole Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Thermal roof surveys around Sole Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Sole Street, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Cobham College lies about 0.9 miles east, so building around Sole Street goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. If you look after a building such as Cobham Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Room, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We visit Sole Street as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Sole Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in DA13 and DA12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sole Street
Around Sole Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Railway Inn, Meopham School and Camer Park Country Park and the streets around them. Sole Street has its own railway station: Sole Street station. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Nearby places to Sole Street
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Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Sole Street, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sole Street
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for Sole Street property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Sole Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.