Medway · London and the South East
Gadshill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Gadshill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Common questions in Gadshill
How do I find out if my home in Gadshill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Is Gadshill in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Gadshill is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
How a thermal roof survey works in Gadshill
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Gadshill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Gadshill (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Gadshill
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
With Temple Manor about 1.9 miles south-east, the area around Gadshill has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Thermal roof surveys in Gadshill: local notes
Gadshill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Strood Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to Church of St John: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Gadshill and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road. Other places close to Gadshill include Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Gadshill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common, Temple School and Sir John Falstaff Public House. Gadshill’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Gadshill includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. In a small place like Gadshill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Gadshill, 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’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.