Kent · London and the South East
Reculver Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Reculver, with photos and a written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Reculver, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a thermal roof survey works in Reculver
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and people most often book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and patches of heat loss across the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Reculver, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Reculver (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
FAQs for Reculver
Do you carry out roof surveys in Reculver?
Yes, Reculver is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Reculver?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What do I do with the report?
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.
What will the report tell me?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Nearby places to Reculver
Also in Reculver
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Reculver
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Airspace, weather and Reculver roofs
Reculver is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like Reculver Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Reculver gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Reculver is one of the places in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT6. You’ll find streets such as Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Reculver: Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Reculver
We work in homes and buildings around Bishopstone Cliffs and The King Ethelbert Inn. The closest station to Reculver is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.