Medway · London and the South East
Fenn Street Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Fenn Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Fenn Street
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Fenn Street, 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. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Fenn Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
FAQs for Fenn Street
Do you cover Fenn Street?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Fenn Street as anywhere else.
Is my home in Fenn Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Towns and villages near Fenn Street
Also in Fenn Street
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
What affects the price in Fenn Street
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Thermal roof surveys around Fenn Street
Fenn Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like High Halstow Primary Academy will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Fenn Street and the rest of Medway. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road. We also cover Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Near you in Fenn Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Fenn Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Fenn Street
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around Fenn Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.