Medway · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Stoke, Medway
Thermal roof surveys across Stoke, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stoke
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof survey in Stoke
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Stoke are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Stoke (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Stoke
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Stoke can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Why act early in Stoke
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stoke can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stoke
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Stoke roofs
Stoke lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stoke Primary Academy will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Stoke and the rest of Medway. Stoke is one of the places in Medway we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the ME3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Stoke, we cover Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Stoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings.
FAQs for Stoke
Is my home in Stoke listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Stoke?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stoke as anywhere else.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.