Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Allington, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Allington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Allington
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Even in a smaller place like Allington, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Allington (ME16, ME20, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Allington
Will you come out to Allington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Allington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Allington as anywhere else.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Allington is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What affects the price in Allington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Airspace, weather and Allington roofs
Stoneacre, about 4.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Allington. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take a building like Allington Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near St. Nicholas' Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Allington, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Allington and the places around it.
Surveys in ME16, ME20 and ME14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road. Other places close to Allington include Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Allington
Around Allington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Whatman Park and Malta Inn. The closest station to Allington is Barming station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Allington include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.