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Tickham Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Tickham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Tickham 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 can’t see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Thermal roof survey in Tickham: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces alike.
Some older homes in villages like Tickham are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Tickham (ME9)
- Wider area
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tickham
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tickham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Common questions in Tickham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tickham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Tickham within the area you cover?
Yes, Tickham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Drones, thermal imaging and Tickham roofs
Tickham is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal wind 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.2 miles south-east, the area around Tickham has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in Tickham, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane. We also cover the places around Tickham: Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Tickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tickham
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?