Medway · London and the South East
Chattenden Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Chattenden, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Useful tips for Chattenden property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- File the images with your roof records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Thermal roof survey in Chattenden
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs, and people most often book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and missing or slipped insulation.
Some older homes in villages like Chattenden are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Chattenden (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Chattenden, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Common roof problems in Chattenden
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The streets around a church like Bishop Gundulph Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Airspace, weather and Chattenden roofs
Chattenden is within about 2 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. The wider area around Chattenden has a long history of building, with Restoration House about 2.6 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you look after a building like Chattenden Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Chattenden, the roof can be surveyed. Across Medway, we cover Chattenden. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Around Chattenden
We work in homes and buildings around The Pier pub, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Lower Lines Park, among other places. The closest station to Chattenden is Strood station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Upnor Castle (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What affects the price in Chattenden
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Chattenden questions
Is Chattenden within the area you cover?
Yes. Chattenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Chattenden in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Chattenden is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.