Kent · London and the South East
Brabourne Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Brabourne and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Brabourne questions
Do you cover smaller places like Brabourne?
Yes. Brabourne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Brabourne?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Brabourne is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How a thermal roof survey works in Brabourne
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We are frequently asked to look into cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Villages like Brabourne often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Brabourne (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Brabourne
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Brabourne, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Brabourne, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
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Thermal roof surveys around Brabourne
The wider area around Brabourne has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.3 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Brabourne, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Brabourne is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN25 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include The Street and Canterbury Road. We also cover the places around Brabourne: Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
What’s near Brabourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Five Bells pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Common roof problems in Brabourne
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take a building like Brabourne Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.