Kent · London and the South East
Boughton under Blean Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boughton under Blean, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
The streets around a church like St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, 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.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Boughton under Blean gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Boughton under Blean is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Thermal roof surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on London Road, The Street and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Boughton under Blean include Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Boughton under Blean
We work in homes and buildings around Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Thermal roof survey in Boughton under Blean: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re often asked to look into missing or slipped insulation and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Villages like Boughton under Blean often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Boughton under Blean
Do you cover Boughton under Blean?
Yes, Boughton under Blean is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Boughton under Blean listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
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Common roof problems in Boughton under Blean
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
Take a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Boughton under Blean, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Boughton under Blean
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Outbuildings and barns around Boughton under Blean are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Boughton under Blean, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.