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Thermal Roof Survey in Boughton Aluph
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boughton Aluph, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Thermal roof survey in Boughton Aluph: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’re worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Boughton Aluph, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Boughton Aluph
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Godinton House about 4.2 miles south-west, Boughton Aluph sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you run a business near County Square, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wye School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Boughton Aluph can all book thermal roof surveys. Our Kent coverage includes Boughton Aluph and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Thermal roof surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Boughton Aluph
Typical jobs here are in homes near Flying Horse Inn, among other places. Boughton Aluph’s nearest station is Wye station, about 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
When to book a survey in Boughton Aluph
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take an older house close to All Saints’ Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
Towns and villages near Boughton Aluph
Also in Boughton Aluph
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Boughton Aluph, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Questions from Boughton Aluph
Do you cover Boughton Aluph?
Yes, Boughton Aluph is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Boughton Aluph within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a small place like Boughton Aluph, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Boughton Aluph
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Boughton Aluph
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What affects the price in Boughton Aluph
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.