Kent · London and the South East
Round Street Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Round Street.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Round Street
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Some older homes in villages like Round Street are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Round Street (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Round Street
Round Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Room: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Cobham Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Round Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Round Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Round Street and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in DA13 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Round Street include Sole Street (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile south-east), Nash Street (1 mile west), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Henley Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Round Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Inn, Jeskyns and Meopham School. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.5 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
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Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Round Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Common questions in Round Street
Is Round Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Round Street is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Round Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a small place like Round Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Round Street
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
With Cobham College about 0.9 miles east, the area around Round Street has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring