Kent · London and the South East
Knave's Ash Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Knave's Ash and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Knave's Ash
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Villages like Knave's Ash frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Knave's Ash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Knave's Ash needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Common roof problems in Knave's Ash
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
Knave's Ash questions
Is my home in Knave's Ash listed or in a conservation area?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Knave's Ash?
Yes. Knave's Ash 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 when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a small place like Knave's Ash, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Knave's Ash, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Other services in Knave's Ash
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Drones, thermal imaging and Knave's Ash roofs
Knave's Ash 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hoath Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Knave's Ash is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Knave's Ash.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road and the roads around them. We also cover Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
What’s near Knave's Ash
Around Knave's Ash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Spires Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.