Kent · London and the South East
Heronden Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Heronden, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
About our thermal roof survey in Heronden
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about gaps in loft insulation and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Heronden, 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. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Heronden (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Heronden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Heronden, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Heronden
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Goodnestone Park lies about 2.7 miles west, so building around Heronden goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Eastry Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Heronden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Heronden and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT13 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Heronden
Around Heronden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Five Bells pub, among other places. The closest station to Heronden is Sandwich station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Heronden
Is Heronden in the area you cover?
Yes, Heronden is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Heronden?
Yes. Heronden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Towns and villages near Heronden
Also in Heronden
Useful tips for Heronden property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
When to book a survey in Heronden
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the price in Heronden
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs