Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Borough Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Borough Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Borough Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. 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 survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Places like Borough Green can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, 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. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Borough Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Borough Green
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water that travels before it shows
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Borough Green Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Borough Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Places near Borough Green
What else we do in Borough Green
Borough Green questions
Do you cover Borough Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Borough Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Borough Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Borough Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Drones, thermal imaging and Borough Green roofs
The wider area around Borough Green has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 2.1 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Borough Green is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Borough Green and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Borough Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Hill View, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Borough Green, we cover Basted (1 mile south), Platt (1 mile east), Crouch (1 mile south), Claygate Cross (1 mile south) and Comp (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Near you in Borough Green
Around Borough Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wrotham School, Red Lion Public House and Wrotham School and the streets around them. Borough Green has its own railway station: Borough Green & Wrotham station. A little further out are Ightham Court (0.9 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.9 miles west).