Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wilmington, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wilmington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Wilmington
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, 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. If you are worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Wilmington may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Wilmington roofs
Historic houses like Hall Place and Gardens, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wilmington goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wilmington Grammar School for Girls will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wilmington. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of DA2, DA5 and DA1 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane, all of which we cover. Main roads around Wilmington include the A2, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Wilmington: Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Near you in Wilmington
Around Wilmington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crayford station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wilmington include Wansunt Pit.
Why act early in Wilmington
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wilmington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Wilmington
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wilmington
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common roof problems in Wilmington
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
Wilmington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
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, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
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How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Wilmington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.