Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Stowting
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Stowting, with photos and a written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Stowting
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Somewhere as small as Stowting, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Stowting (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Stowting
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stowting?
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.
Is Stowting within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Stowting?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Stowting often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Stowting, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the price in Stowting
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Stowting, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Thermal roof surveys in Stowting: local notes
Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 3.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Stowting goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stowting Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Stowting get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Stowting and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Stowting
Around Stowting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Spong Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.1 miles south. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.