Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Tunstall
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tunstall. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
About our thermal roof survey in Tunstall
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 cannot typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Tunstall, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tunstall (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Tunstall
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take a building like Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Places near Tunstall
Other services in Tunstall
What affects the price in Tunstall
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Tunstall, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Tunstall
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Tunstall, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Hotels and guest houses near Tunstall can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tunstall gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Tunstall and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME9 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Tunstall include Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
What’s near Tunstall
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east).
FAQs for Tunstall
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tunstall?
Yes, Tunstall is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tunstall as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Tunstall?
Yes, Tunstall is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
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.