Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Southborough, Kent
Thermal roof surveys across Southborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Southborough: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Southborough, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Southborough (TN4, TN2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. On a bungalow or cottage around Southborough, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Southborough: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Southborough?
Yes, Southborough is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Southborough listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Drones, thermal imaging and Southborough roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Penshurst Place about 3.5 miles west, Southborough sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Southborough CofE Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southborough and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN4 and TN2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as London Road, Church Road and Norton Road, and we cover them all. Southborough sits on or near the A26, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Southborough: High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Southborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barnett's Wood, St Gregory's Catholic School and Flying Dutchman pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Southborough is High Brooms station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit to a smaller place like Southborough is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Southborough
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Useful tips for Southborough property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Also near Southborough
What else we do in Southborough
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Southborough
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
If you run a business near Royal Victoria Place, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top