Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Uplees, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Uplees, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
How a thermal roof survey works in Uplees
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Uplees, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Uplees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Uplees. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Uplees, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is 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.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
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When to book a survey in Uplees
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
If you look after a building such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
Common questions in Uplees
Do you cover smaller places like Uplees?
Yes. Uplees is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Uplees?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Uplees is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
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 it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- File the images with your roof records
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Thermal roof surveys around Uplees
Uplees is within about 1 mile 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Uplees and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Uplees. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Uplees, we cover Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Uplees
We work in homes and buildings around Three Mariners Inn and Oare Marshes and the streets around them. The closest station to Uplees is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).