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Thermal imaging roof survey in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boughton Malherbe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Boughton Malherbe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Thermal roof survey in Boughton Malherbe: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’re worried about cold areas below the roof and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Boughton Malherbe are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Why act early in Boughton Malherbe
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Boughton Malherbe
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Boughton Malherbe
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Boughton Malherbe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Platts Heath Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Boughton Malherbe, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Malherbe and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME17 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Boughton Malherbe: Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Near you in Boughton Malherbe
In Boughton Malherbe, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Kings Head Public House. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Boughton Malherbe
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Boughton Malherbe: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Malherbe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Boughton Malherbe?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Boughton Malherbe is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.