Kent · London and the South East
Oad Street Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Oad Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
About our thermal roof survey in Oad Street
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’re worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Oad Street, older roofs are often 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Oad Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Oad Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Oad Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Oad Street
What else we do in Oad Street
Common questions in Oad Street
Is my home in Oad Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Oad Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Drones, thermal imaging and Oad Street roofs
Oad Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Borden Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Oad Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Oad Street is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
Near you in Oad Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Plough & Harrow pub and Westlands School. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, about 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oad Street include Detling Hill.
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Oad Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.