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Thermal Roof Survey in Burlings
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Burlings.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Burlings
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are heat escaping through the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Burlings may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is 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: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Burlings (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Burlings, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- 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. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
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What affects the price in Burlings
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Burlings
How do I find out if my home in Burlings is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Burlings?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
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.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you cover Burlings for thermal roof surveys?
Yes. Burlings is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Thermal roof surveys around Burlings
Burlings is about 3 miles from Biggin Hill Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Historic houses such as Down House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Burlings goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Katharine's Church, 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Charles Darwin School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Burlings work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN14 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Burlings include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Burlings
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.