Medway · London and the South East
Cliffe Woods Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cliffe Woods, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Cliffe Woods
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions alike.
Somewhere as small as Cliffe Woods, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Cliffe Woods (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Cliffe Woods can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What affects the price in Cliffe Woods
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
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 safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Cliffe Woods: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cliffe Woods?
Yes, Cliffe Woods is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Cliffe Woods listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Drones, thermal imaging and Cliffe Woods roofs
Cliffe Woods lies within about 3 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. Historic houses such as Temple Manor, about 3.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Cliffe Woods goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cliffe Woods Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cliffe Woods and nearby. Across Medway, we cover Cliffe Woods. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME3. That includes homes and businesses on Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
What’s near Cliffe Woods
In Cliffe Woods, that means homes and buildings near The Hundred of Hoo Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Cliffe Woods is Higham station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.1 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
When to book a survey in Cliffe Woods
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.