Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Boughton Green
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boughton Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
What we’re asked to look at in Boughton Green
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
For an older house near a landmark like Coxheath Congregational Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
About our thermal roof survey in Boughton Green
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’re worried about wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Boughton Green (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t 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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boughton Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Boughton Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Boughton Green
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Boughton Green goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Boughton Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Boughton Green and the places around it.
All of ME17 and ME15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Boughton Green
In Boughton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Curious Eatery pub and Cornwallis Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Questions from Boughton Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton 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.
Is Boughton Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Boughton Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are 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 insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What else we do in Boughton Green
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Boughton Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.