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Thermal imaging roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Thermal roof surveys around Westwood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westwood
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westwood
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at ceilings that feel colder in places and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a small place like Westwood, open ground can mean strong wind. High 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Westwood (DA13, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Older and listed buildings around Westwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Westwood
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Westwood property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Thermal roof surveys in Westwood: local notes
Westwood lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building around Westwood goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bluewater, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. In Westwood, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: DA13 and DA2. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Westwood Road and Highcross Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Westwood: Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Westwood
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Academy, Longfield Chalk Bank and Railway Tavern. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, about 1 mile south. A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Westwood, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Westwood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Westwood: your questions answered
Will you come out to Westwood?
Yes, Westwood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Westwood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Westwood is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. 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 because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.