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Thermal Roof Survey in Walderslade
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Walderslade.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Walderslade
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is 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 insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and water that travels before it shows.
Around Walderslade, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Walderslade (ME5)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Walderslade
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. In an older home around Walderslade, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Walderslade
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Flying and imaging in Walderslade
Walderslade lies within about 5 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. The wider area around Walderslade has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 3.3 miles north-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St William's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Tunbury Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. In Walderslade, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Walderslade is one of the places in Medway where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME5. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road. Walderslade is on the A2045, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Around Walderslade
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westfield Wood, Greenacre Academy and Walderslade Girls' School and the streets around them. The closest station to Walderslade is Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Walderslade: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Walderslade?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Walderslade?
Yes, Walderslade is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Walderslade
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Walderslade, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.