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Thermal Roof Survey in Wittersham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Wittersham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Thermal roof survey in Wittersham: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp that repairs haven’t cured, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Wittersham 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wittersham (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Wittersham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Wittersham
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you’ll get the report
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Wittersham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Also near Wittersham
Other services in Wittersham
Thermal roof surveys around Wittersham
Historic houses like Smallhythe Place, about 1.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Wittersham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wittersham Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Wittersham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Wittersham is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Wittersham is on the B2082, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wittersham
In Wittersham, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub. For rail, the closest station is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles south. A little further out are Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wittersham
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Common questions in Wittersham
Will you come out to Wittersham?
Yes, Wittersham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wittersham?
Yes, Wittersham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wittersham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Wittersham?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.