Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Westbere, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Westbere, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westbere
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions, and people most often book us about leaks that are hard to trace and stains that keep coming back.
Villages like Westbere frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Westbere (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Westbere
Will you come out to Westbere?
Yes, Westbere is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Westbere is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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 it applies.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a small place like Westbere, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Westbere
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photographs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Westbere
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take a building like Spires Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Westbere can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westbere
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Westbere book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Drones, thermal imaging and Westbere roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Westbere, 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. If your home is older, it’s 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 live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Westbere, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Every address in CT2 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Westbere include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Westbere
Around Westbere, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.