Medway · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Lidsing
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lidsing, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
FAQs for Lidsing
Will you come out to Lidsing?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lidsing?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Lidsing is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Lidsing: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We are often asked to look into heat escaping through the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Lidsing, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Lidsing can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, 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, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lidsing
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lidsing and across Medway can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Lidsing?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey won’t cover
Thermal roof surveys around Lidsing
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Lidsing, 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. The wider area around Lidsing has a long history of building, with Restoration House about 4.7 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Swingate Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Whether the building in Lidsing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Lidsing is one of the places in Medway where we work for thermal roof surveys.
We survey roofs across ME7 for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Near you in Lidsing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs