Medway · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wainscott, Medway
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wainscott. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
Wainscott: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wainscott?
Yes, Wainscott is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Wainscott?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Wainscott is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How a thermal roof survey works in Wainscott
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Wainscott, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Wainscott (ME2, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Thermal roof surveys in Wainscott: local notes
Wainscott 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as St Philip & St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building around Wainscott goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Whether the building in Wainscott is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Wainscott is one of the places in Medway we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME2 and ME3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road. If you are just outside Wainscott, we cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
What’s near Wainscott
In Wainscott, that means homes and buildings near Temple School, Broomhill Park and The Hundred of Hoo Academy. Other local landmarks include Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Upnor Castle (0.7 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Wainscott include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Useful tips for Wainscott property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
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What else we do in Wainscott
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Wainscott doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.