Medway · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bredhurst
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Bredhurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Bredhurst
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, 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. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cold areas below the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Some older homes in villages like Bredhurst are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Bredhurst (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Bredhurst roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bredhurst. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bredhurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Deanwood Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Anywhere in Bredhurst, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small.
We cover every part of ME7 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Bredhurst include Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
What’s near Bredhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Levan Strice, Rainham School for Girls and The Harrow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Places near Bredhurst
Also in Bredhurst
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
FAQs for Bredhurst
Do you cover smaller places like Bredhurst?
Yes, Bredhurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Bredhurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
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 I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What we are asked to look at in Bredhurst
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Bredhurst can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
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. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a place like Bredhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.