Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in St Lawrence, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in St Lawrence and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Thermal roof survey in St Lawrence: what you get
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Places like St Lawrence can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- St Lawrence (CT11, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in St Lawrence
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Lawrence?
Yes, St Lawrence is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like St Lawrence?
Yes, St Lawrence is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Lawrence
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What we’re asked to look at in St Lawrence
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to St Lawrence is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What else we do in St Lawrence
Thermal roof surveys around St Lawrence
St Lawrence is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea 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. Within a mile and a half or so of St Lawrence there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
With Quex Park about 4.1 miles north-west, the area around St Lawrence has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For hotels and guest houses around St Lawrence, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Bookings from St Lawrence are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT11 and CT12 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A255 close by, St Lawrence is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside St Lawrence, we cover Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
What’s near St Lawrence
In St Lawrence, that means homes and buildings near Chatham House Grammar School, Churchill House School With Railed Area and The Admiral Fox pub and the streets around them. St Lawrence has its own railway station: Ramsgate station. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
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. In an older home around St Lawrence, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in St Lawrence
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in St Lawrence
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof