Medway · London and the South East
Borstal Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Borstal and the rest of Medway. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Borstal
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Borstal, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Borstal. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Borstal, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Borstal and nearby. Borstal is one of the places in Medway we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the ME1 and ME2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets like Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, all of which we cover. With the M2 close by, Borstal is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Borstal
We work in homes and buildings around Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School. Borstal’s nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Thermal roof survey in Borstal: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We’re often asked to look into areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, across loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
Places like Borstal can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Borstal (ME1, ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Borstal, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Borstal
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Questions from Borstal
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Borstal?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Borstal is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Borstal?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What affects the price in Borstal
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Why act early in Borstal
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. In an older home around Borstal, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Borstal
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.