Kent · London and the South East
South Stour Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across South Stour, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
What we are asked to look at in South Stour
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
If you look after a building such as Finberry Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Stour
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and leaks that are hard to trace.
Villages like South Stour often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Stour (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around South Stour are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Flying and imaging in South Stour
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Godinton House, about 4.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Stour. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Ashford Designer Outlet, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from South Stour are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. South Stour is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around South Stour: Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Landmarks near South Stour
Around South Stour, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Poulton Wood. The closest station to South Stour is Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like South Stour, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in South Stour
How do I find out if my home in South Stour is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is South Stour within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.