Medway · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lower Stoke, Medway
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Lower Stoke. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Lower Stoke
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. 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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and gaps in loft insulation, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Lower Stoke, 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 checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Lower Stoke (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Flying and imaging in Lower Stoke
Lower Stoke lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Lower Stoke is about 5 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. In Lower Stoke, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lower Stoke is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Lower Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship pub. Open spaces near Lower Stoke include Bishop Saltings.
Questions from Lower Stoke
Will you come out to Lower Stoke?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Stoke is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Lower Stoke
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
When to book a survey in Lower Stoke
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you look after a building such as Stoke Primary Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they won’t be able to tell you
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Lower Stoke, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.