Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Westenhanger, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Westenhanger, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
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.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westenhanger
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. 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 getting in at parapets and stacks and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Villages like Westenhanger frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Westenhanger (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flying and imaging in Westenhanger
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Westenhanger. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. With Westenhanger Castle about 0.3 miles north-west, Westenhanger sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings from Westenhanger are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Westenhanger and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT21 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Westenhanger: Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Westenhanger
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Sandling Park and The Royal Oak Public House. Westenhanger has its own railway station: Westenhanger station. Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Westenhanger needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Westenhanger
Is Westenhanger in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Westenhanger is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.