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Thermal imaging roof survey in Boughton Lees, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boughton Lees, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Boughton Lees
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton Lees may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Boughton Lees
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. The wider area around Boughton Lees has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.4 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Saint Christopher's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Lees gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Lees. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Near you in Boughton Lees
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Flying Horse Inn. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Boughton Lees
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Shop and office owners around County Square may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Boughton Lees, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Common questions in Boughton Lees
Will you come out to Boughton Lees?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Lees?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Boughton Lees
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.