Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Upchurch
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Upchurch. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upchurch
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’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Upchurch are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Upchurch (ME9, ME8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Upchurch, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Upchurch
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Holywell Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Upchurch
Upchurch is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Upchurch for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Upchurch is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the ME9 and ME8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Around Upchurch
We work in homes and buildings around Leigh Academy Rainham and Berengrave Chalk Pit, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upchurch include Bishop Saltings.
Nearby places to Upchurch
Also in Upchurch
Useful tips for Upchurch property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- File the images with your roof records
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Upchurch questions
Do you cover smaller places like Upchurch?
Yes. Upchurch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upchurch?
Yes, Upchurch 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 this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.