Medway · London and the South East
Wigmore Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wigmore, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Why get it checked now?
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. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Wigmore, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wigmore
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How a thermal roof survey works in Wigmore
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’re worried about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and patches of heat loss across the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Wigmore, 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. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
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.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Wigmore, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Wigmore: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wigmore is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Wigmore in the area you cover?
Yes, Wigmore is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wigmore as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Do you test for asbestos?
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wigmore
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Thermal roof surveys in Wigmore: local notes
Wigmore lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wigmore goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Park Wood Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as St Paul's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Wigmore and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Medway, we cover Wigmore. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME8 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Wigmore, we cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wigmore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foxburrow Wood, Howard School and The Railway pub, among other places. The closest station to Wigmore is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.