Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Waltham, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Waltham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Waltham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Waltham: what you get
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 also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and ceilings that feel colder in places, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Waltham 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Waltham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Waltham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Useful tips for Waltham property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Nearby places to Waltham
Other services in Waltham
Waltham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Waltham?
Yes, Waltham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Waltham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When to book a survey in Waltham
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Whatever the street in Waltham, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Flying and imaging in Waltham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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 live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, 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.
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. If you’re in Waltham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Waltham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street, all of which we cover. Other places close to Waltham include Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Waltham
In Waltham, that means homes and buildings near Compasses Inn, among other places. The closest station to Waltham is Chilham station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).