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Thermal imaging roof survey in Holborough, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Holborough, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Holborough. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Thermal roof survey in Holborough: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about moisture around outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Older cottages and houses around Holborough may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Holborough (ME6, ME1, ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Holborough
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Common roof problems in Holborough
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you look after a building such as Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Holborough
Other services in Holborough
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Holborough, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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 the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Holborough
Is drone flying allowed in Holborough?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Holborough is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in Holborough is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
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.
Thermal roof surveys around Holborough
About 1.9 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Holborough has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Holborough is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the New Jerusalem, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. Holborough is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Holborough is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME6, ME1 and ME19 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane. We also cover Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Holborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Monks Head pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Holborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces