Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Wickhambreaux
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Wickhambreaux.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wickhambreaux
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We’re often asked to look into patches of heat loss across the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Wickhambreaux, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Wickhambreaux (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Wickhambreaux
Is Wickhambreaux in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Wickhambreaux is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is Wickhambreaux within the area you cover?
Yes, Wickhambreaux is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Wickhambreaux
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Wickhambreaux, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Flying and imaging in Wickhambreaux
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Wickhambreaux goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wickhambreaux, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Every address in CT3 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Wickhambreaux include Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Around Wickhambreaux
Around Wickhambreaux, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose Inn and Spires Academy. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Common roof problems in Wickhambreaux
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Water that travels before it shows
If you look after a building such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Wickhambreaux often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wickhambreaux
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions