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Thermal Roof Survey in Tonge
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Tonge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
About our thermal roof survey in Tonge
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that are hard to trace and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Tonge may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Tonge (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Tonge
Also in Tonge
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Common roof problems in Tonge
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Thermal roof surveys around Tonge
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tonge, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Sittingbourne Community College: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tonge and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Around Tonge
We work in homes and buildings around Milton Creek Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Tonge is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Tonge
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Common questions in Tonge
Is my home in Tonge listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Tonge?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
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.
What does the report include?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How quickly is the report sent?
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, ready to forward.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Tonge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.