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Thermal Roof Survey in Herne Common
A careful look at the roof at your property in Herne Common, with photographs and a written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Herne Common
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Herne Common, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Place
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Herne Common
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Also near Herne Common
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What we’re asked to look at in Herne Common
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Take a building like Herne Church of England Infant School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Herne Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Airspace, weather and Herne Common roofs
Herne Common lies within about 3 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. In Herne Common, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Herne Common and the places around it.
All of CT6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Herne Common
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Common include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
FAQs for Herne Common
Do you cover Herne Common?
Yes, Herne Common 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 Herne Common?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.