Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Yelsted, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Yelsted from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Thermal roof survey in Yelsted: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Some older homes in villages like Yelsted are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Yelsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take 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 Yelsted, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Common questions in Yelsted
Do you cover smaller places like Yelsted?
Yes, Yelsted is covered. We work right across 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 Yelsted?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Yelsted as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Also in Yelsted
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Yelsted
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Around Yelsted, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Airspace, weather and Yelsted roofs
Yelsted lies within about 5 miles of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Yelsted, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Yelsted. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Yelsted include Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Yelsted
Around Yelsted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leigh Academy Rainham and Stockbury Hill Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Yelsted include Detling Hill.