Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Wichling
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wichling from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How a thermal roof survey works in Wichling
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently 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 the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We are often asked to look into wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
In a small place like Wichling, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Wichling (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Wichling
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wichling. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Wichling are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wichling is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Wichling
We work in homes and buildings around Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Wichling is Lenham station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wichling
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For older village homes like those around Wichling, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Wichling 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.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Wichling
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Wichling questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wichling?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wichling?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Wichling is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.