Medway · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cuxton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Cuxton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
About our thermal roof survey in Cuxton
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop 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 are often asked to look into possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and leaks far from where the stain appears, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Cuxton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Cuxton (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
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:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cuxton
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Cuxton
Cuxton is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Starkey Castle lies about 0.9 miles south, so building around Cuxton goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Cuxton and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and the South East. Cuxton is one of the places in Medway we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cuxton: Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cuxton
Around Cuxton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Baty's Marsh and Strood Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Cuxton itself: Cuxton station. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Cuxton include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Cuxton
What else we do in Cuxton
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Cuxton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Cuxton, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Cuxton
Is Cuxton within the area you cover?
Yes. Cuxton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cuxton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
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, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows by email.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
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.