Kent · London and the South East
Herne Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Herne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Herne
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’re worried about heat escaping through the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces alike.
Around Herne, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Herne (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Herne
Also in Herne
Landlords, agents and block managers in Herne
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Herne and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Common roof problems in Herne
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Anyone responsible for a site like Herne Church of England Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Thermal roof surveys in Herne: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Herne, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you’re in Herne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
All of CT6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Herne: Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Herne
In Herne, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Herne is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Questions from Herne
Is my home in Herne listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Herne?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.