Kent · London and the South East
Branbridges Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Branbridges, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Branbridges: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Branbridges, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Branbridges (TN12, ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Branbridges
Is my home in Branbridges listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Branbridges?
Yes, Branbridges is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
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’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Branbridges, 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For an older or listed building in a place like Branbridges, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Branbridges
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’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Places near Branbridges
What else we do in Branbridges
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Drones, thermal imaging and Branbridges roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Old Soar Manor, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Branbridges. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Peckham Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Branbridges is about 2 miles north of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Branbridges can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN12 and ME18. You will find streets such as Old Road, Torbay Road and Orchard Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Beltring (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile west), Hale Street (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile west) and Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
What’s near Branbridges
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rose and Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beltring station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (1 mile south) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.