Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Broad Ford, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Broad Ford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Ford
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s 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. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’re worried about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and leaks that are hard to trace, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Broad Ford often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Broad Ford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Nearby places to Broad Ford
Other services in Broad Ford
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents and landlords in Broad Ford book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Airspace, weather and Broad Ford roofs
The wider area around Broad Ford has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 3.1 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Horsmonden Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Broad Ford, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Broad Ford. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Broad Ford: Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
What’s near Broad Ford
In Broad Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Broad Ford: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Ford?
Yes, Broad Ford is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Broad Ford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Broad Ford
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Broad Ford
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts 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
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.