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Thermal Roof Survey in Stubb's Cross
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Stubb's Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water that travels before it shows
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Stubb's Cross
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.3 miles north lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Stubb's Cross has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Francis: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stubb's Cross and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Stubb's Cross. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road. We also cover the places around Stubb's Cross: Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stubb's Cross
We work in homes and buildings around John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Thermal roof survey in Stubb's Cross
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
In a small place like Stubb's Cross, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Stubb's Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a small place like Stubb's Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Stubb's Cross?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
For businesses in and around places such as Ashford Designer Outlet, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Stubb's Cross questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stubb's Cross?
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.
Will you come out to Stubb's Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Stubb's Cross
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.