Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in South Green
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in South Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
How a thermal roof survey works in South Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like South Green, 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- South Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Towns and villages near South Green
Also in South Green
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around South Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
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. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in South Green
Leeds Castle, about 4.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in South Green. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Around South Green
Around South Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stockbury Hill Wood and The Three Squirrels pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, about 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
South Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is South Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and South Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in South Green?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Magdalene Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.