Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Eccles
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Eccles, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Eccles
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’re often asked to look into wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp patches with no obvious cause, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Eccles may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Eccles (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Eccles, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Eccles
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Eccles
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the price in Eccles
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Thermal roof surveys around Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Starkey Castle about 3.2 miles north, Eccles sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places like Fremlin Walk, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Surveys in Eccles work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Eccles is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Every address in ME20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Eccles
We work in homes and buildings around Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School and the streets around them. Eccles’s nearest station is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Eccles: your questions answered
Is my home in Eccles 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.
Are there drone restrictions around Eccles?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.