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Brasted Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Brasted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Brasted
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Every address in Brasted is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Brasted (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Brasted
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
For a London address like Brasted, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Thermal roof surveys around Brasted
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Brasted is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Quebec House, about 1.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brasted. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Brasted is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Brasted gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Watermill Close. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Sundridge (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south), Chipstead (2 miles east), Chevening (2 miles north-east) and Bessels Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north-west), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
Around Brasted
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub, among other places. Brasted’s nearest station is Dunton Green station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3.8 miles east) and Tandridge Priory (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Brasted includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Any roof job in Brasted means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
For a price for your roof in Brasted, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, 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 for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In Brasted, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Questions from Brasted
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brasted?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Are there drone restrictions around Brasted?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Brasted
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.