Kent · London and the South East
Rough Common Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Rough Common. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rough Common
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed moisture around outlets and upstands and damp around chimneys and parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Rough Common may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Rough Common
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. 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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you look after a building like Blean Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Rough Common: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rough Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Rough Common?
Yes, Rough Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Rough Common
Rough Common lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Gabriel, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Rough Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Rough Common is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
We cover every part of the CT2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Rough Common, we cover Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Around Rough Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Edmund's School, The Archbishop's School and The Dog and Bear pub. The closest station to Rough Common is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rough Common include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Rough Common, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Rough Common
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rough Common
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rough Common and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Rough Common
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. For an older or listed building in a place like Rough Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rough Common
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and two real surveys.