Medway · London and the South East
Sharnal Street Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Sharnal Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How a thermal roof survey works in Sharnal 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’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and cold areas below the roof, across insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Sharnal Street are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Sharnal Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sharnal Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sharnal Street and across Medway can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sharnal Street
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
FAQs for Sharnal Street
Is my home in Sharnal Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sharnal Street?
Yes, Sharnal Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Thermal roof surveys in Sharnal Street: local notes
Sharnal Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Sharnal Street goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like High Halstow Primary Academy will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Sharnal Street, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Medway coverage includes Sharnal Street and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME3 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Sharnal Street: Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
Around Sharnal Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Red Dog Public House. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Sharnal Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.