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Thermal imaging roof survey in Weddington, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Weddington.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Thermal roof survey in Weddington
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. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof alike.
Villages like Weddington often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Weddington (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Weddington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Weddington questions
Do you cover smaller places like Weddington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Weddington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Weddington?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Airspace, weather and Weddington roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Weddington, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you look after a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Goodnestone Park, about 3.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Weddington. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Weddington is about 7 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weddington and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Weddington. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Cop Street (1 mile north), Ash (1 mile south-west), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Weddington
Around Weddington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Weddington include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
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.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What else we do in Weddington
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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.