Kent · London and the South East
Southfleet Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Southfleet from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in Southfleet
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’re worried about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Southfleet may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Southfleet (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Southfleet
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Nearby places to Southfleet
Also in Southfleet
What we are asked to look at in Southfleet
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Southfleet
Is Southfleet within the area you cover?
Yes, Southfleet is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Southfleet is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s 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.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Southfleet
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Southfleet roofs
Southfleet is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. If you look after a building such as Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Southfleet and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Southfleet. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: DA13. We cover properties on Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Southfleet
In Southfleet, that means homes and buildings near Northfleet School for Girls, Black Lion pub and Longfield Chalk Bank and the streets around them. The closest station to Southfleet is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Southfleet include Sawyers Lake.
Why act early in Southfleet
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Southfleet, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Southfleet can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.