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Thermal imaging roof survey in Strood, Medway
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Strood. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Strood
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Before any drone flight in a town like Strood, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, which shows restriction zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Surveys for landlords and agents in Strood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and letting agents in Strood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Strood: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Strood?
Yes, Strood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Strood?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for Strood help us plan the visit.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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 can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. On a house in a town like Strood, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check the loft can be reached safely
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a home in Strood, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Strood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Places near Strood
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Flying and imaging in Strood
Strood lies within about 4 miles 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as St Francis' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Elaine Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Roofs in Strood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Medway. Strood is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of ME2, ME1 and ME3 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A2 and A226 close by, Strood is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Strood, we cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
Landmarks near Strood
In Strood, that means homes and buildings near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy, among other places. Strood’s nearest station is Strood station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.