Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Vigo Village, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Vigo Village, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Vigo Village
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. 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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Vigo Village may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Vigo Village (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Vigo Village
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Cobham College about 4.4 miles north, Vigo Village sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vigo Village School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Vigo Village, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Around Vigo Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trosley Country Park. Vigo Village’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. For an older or listed building in a place like Vigo Village, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Vigo Village
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Vigo Village, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Vigo Village, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Vigo Village
Do you carry out roof surveys in Vigo Village?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Vigo Village within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
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.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Places near Vigo Village
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Vigo Village
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.