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Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Upnor
Thermal roof surveys in Upper Upnor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Upper Upnor questions
Do you cover Upper Upnor?
Yes, Upper Upnor is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Upnor?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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 talk through the forecast as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Upnor
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’re often asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Upnor, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
What else we do in Upper Upnor
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Upnor
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor lies within about 2 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. Within a mile and a half or so of Upper Upnor there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Hotels and guest houses near Upper Upnor can’t easily close rooms for a leak. With Restoration House about 1.6 miles south-west, the area around Upper Upnor has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Philip & St James, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. If you’re in Upper Upnor, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Medway coverage includes Upper Upnor. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street, all of which we cover. We also cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Near you in Upper Upnor
In Upper Upnor, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Arms, Lower Lines Park and Waterfront University Technical College, among other places. Other local landmarks include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east). The closest station to Upper Upnor is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are French Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Upnor
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a small place like Upper Upnor, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 which survey you book.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Upper Upnor can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.