Medway · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in North Street, Medway
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in North Street, with photos and a written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; 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. In a small place like North Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Thermal roof survey in North Street
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We are often asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as North Street, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- North Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in North Street?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
In and around North Street, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in North Street
Repeated repairs that do not 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 North Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Airspace, weather and North Street roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from North Street. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Street and nearby. North Street is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around North Street: Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Around North Street
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and the streets around them. North Street’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Street include Bishop Saltings.
North Street: your questions answered
Is my home in North Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 North Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.