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Rodmersham Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Rodmersham Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Rodmersham Green
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. 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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Rodmersham Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Rodmersham Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Rodmersham Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Rodmersham Green: local notes
Rodmersham Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rodmersham School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Rodmersham Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Near you in Rodmersham Green
Around Rodmersham Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood, among other places. Rodmersham Green’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
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. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
When to book a survey in Rodmersham Green
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
FAQs for Rodmersham Green
How do I find out if my home in Rodmersham Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Rodmersham Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Rodmersham Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rodmersham Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.