Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Tyler Hill, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Tyler Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Airspace, weather and Tyler Hill roofs
Tyler Hill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Blean Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. The streets around a church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Tyler Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Every address in CT2 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tyler Hill
Around Tyler Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tyler Hill Meadow, The Archbishop's School and St Edmund's School. The closest station to Tyler Hill is Canterbury West station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Tyler Hill includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How a thermal roof survey works in Tyler Hill
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re often asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Tyler Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Tyler Hill (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tyler Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof by roof
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Useful tips for Tyler Hill property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Tyler Hill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Tyler Hill?
Yes, Tyler Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tyler Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Tyler Hill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Tyler Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.