Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Rodmersham
Thermal roof surveys across Rodmersham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How a thermal roof survey works in Rodmersham
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’re worried about missing or slipped insulation and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
In a village or hamlet like Rodmersham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Rodmersham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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What else we do in Rodmersham
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Rodmersham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you are in Rodmersham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Rodmersham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME9 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
What’s near Rodmersham
We work in homes and buildings around The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
When to book a survey in Rodmersham
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
We are often asked to look at:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Take a building like Rodmersham School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
FAQs for Rodmersham
Do you cover smaller places like Rodmersham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Rodmersham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.