Medway · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cooling Street
Thermal roof surveys across Cooling Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Questions from Cooling Street
Is my home in Cooling Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cooling Street?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Cooling Street is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
About our thermal roof survey in Cooling Street
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’re worried about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Cooling Street, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Cooling Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cooling Street
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Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
When to book a survey in Cooling Street
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you live in an older home near St James' Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Cooling Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Cooling Street roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Cooling Street, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Temple Manor, about 3.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cooling Street. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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 big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cooling Street and nearby. Our Medway coverage includes Cooling Street and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME3 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Cooling Street, we cover Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Around Cooling Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Around Cooling Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Cooling Street
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cooling Street
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.