Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Boughton Corner, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boughton Corner. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Boughton Corner, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About our thermal roof survey in Boughton Corner
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and cold areas below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Boughton Corner, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Boughton Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Boughton Corner
Is Boughton Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boughton Corner?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Boughton Corner is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Boughton Corner
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Boughton Corner are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Boughton Corner
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Boughton Corner
Also in Boughton Corner
Drones, thermal imaging and Boughton Corner roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. With Godinton House about 4.4 miles south-west, Boughton Corner 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near All Saints’ Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Square, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Boughton Corner is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Corner. There is also a page for Canterbury.
All of TN25 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Boughton Corner, we cover Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like 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 Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tickled Trout pub, Wye School and Wye School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boughton Corner include Hatch Park.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
Useful tips for Boughton Corner property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.