Medway · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Rochester, Medway
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Rochester. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How a thermal roof survey works in Rochester
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’re often asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
Around a town like Rochester, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement can’t. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Rochester (ME2, ME1, ME3, ME4)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Rochester: local notes
Rochester is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. About 0.4 miles south-east lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Rochester has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Hotels and guest houses near Rochester cannot easily close rooms for a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Rochester for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Rochester is one of the places in Medway where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road. With the A2 and A226 close by, Rochester is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Rochester include Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Rochester has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Rochester
In Rochester, that means homes and buildings near Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, Fort Pitt Grammar School and Broomhill Park. Also close by are Temple School (1.2 miles north) and Royal Crown Hotel (within half a mile east). Rochester has its own railway station: Rochester station. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (under half a mile east) and Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Rochester includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What we are asked to look at in Rochester
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Rochester
Do you cover Rochester?
Yes, Rochester is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rochester?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Rochester?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Why act early in Rochester
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Around Rochester, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
For a price for your roof in Rochester, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Rochester
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Rochester, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.