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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hunters Forstal, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Hunters Forstal. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hunters Forstal
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re frequently asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Hunters Forstal, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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 one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Hunters Forstal, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
FAQs for Hunters Forstal
Do you cover Hunters Forstal?
Yes, Hunters Forstal is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hunters Forstal as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Hunters Forstal?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hunters Forstal
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herne Church of England Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Hunters Forstal, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Hunters Forstal, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunters Forstal
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Places near Hunters Forstal
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Hunters Forstal
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
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 send us an email with the details.
Flying and imaging in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in Hunters Forstal, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Hunters Forstal and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hunters Forstal, we cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Hunters Forstal
Typical jobs here are in homes near Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.