Medway · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Higham, Medway
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Higham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Higham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
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 drop us an email.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Higham
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
In a village or hamlet like Higham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Higham (ME3, DA12)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Higham
Higham is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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.
Temple Manor, about 2.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Higham. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Higham and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and South East England. Higham is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME3 and DA12. We cover properties on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Higham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rede Common, Sir John Falstaff Public House and Strood Academy and the streets around them. Higham’s nearest station is Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and French Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Why act early in Higham
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Older cottages and farmhouses around Higham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Higham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Higham
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Higham
Do you cover smaller places like Higham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Higham?
Yes, Higham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Higham as anywhere else.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Higham?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common roof problems in Higham
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
The streets around a church such as Church of St John are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Higham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.