Kent · London and the South East
St Mary in the Marsh Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across St Mary in the Marsh, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a place like St Mary in the Marsh, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in St Mary in the Marsh
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How a thermal roof survey works in St Mary in the Marsh
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like St Mary in the Marsh may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near St Mary in the Marsh
What else we do in St Mary in the Marsh
Drones, thermal imaging and St Mary in the Marsh roofs
St Mary in the Marsh lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings from St Mary in the Marsh are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in TN29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane and the roads around them. We also cover St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
What’s near St Mary in the Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Romney Warren Country Park and The Star Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
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’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh?
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, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take a building like The Marsh Academy: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like St Mary in the Marsh needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
St Mary in the Marsh questions
Do you cover smaller places like St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, St Mary in the Marsh is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Mary in the Marsh?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in St Mary in the Marsh?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Mary in the Marsh
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.