Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Stodmarsh, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Stodmarsh, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys around Stodmarsh
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 4.4 miles south-east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Stodmarsh has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stodmarsh and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Stodmarsh and the places around it.
All of CT3 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
What’s near Stodmarsh
Around Stodmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Spires Academy and Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How a thermal roof survey works in Stodmarsh
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’re worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Stodmarsh, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stodmarsh (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Stodmarsh 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Stodmarsh
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Common questions in Stodmarsh
Do you cover smaller places like Stodmarsh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stodmarsh?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. 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.
What does the report include?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Stodmarsh
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Stodmarsh, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.