Medway · London and the South East
St Mary Hoo Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for St Mary Hoo, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in St Mary Hoo: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are moisture around outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like St Mary Hoo often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- St Mary Hoo (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Mary Hoo
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in St Mary Hoo
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
In and around St Mary Hoo, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Nearby places to St Mary Hoo
Other services in St Mary Hoo
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older and listed buildings around St Mary Hoo may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and St Mary Hoo roofs
St Mary Hoo is within about 2 miles of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
St Mary Hoo is about 4 miles south of Canvey Island, in Medway. Roofs in St Mary Hoo get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Medway. Our Medway coverage includes St Mary Hoo and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME3 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
Around St Mary Hoo
Other landmarks nearby include Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Mary Hoo include Bishop Saltings.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in St Mary Hoo
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around St Mary Hoo 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common questions in St Mary Hoo
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Mary Hoo?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and St Mary Hoo is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like St Mary Hoo?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
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.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.