Kent · London and the South East
Brenchley Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Brenchley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Brenchley: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed wet areas near outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Brenchley 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Brenchley (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a small place like Brenchley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the images with your roof records
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Nearby places to Brenchley
More services for Brenchley
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Brenchley
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Scotney Castle about 4.1 miles south, Brenchley sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Brenchley is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Brenchley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Brenchley. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN12 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Heath Close and Holly Bank, and we cover them all. Other places close to Brenchley include Petteridge (1 mile south-west), Matfield (1 mile west), Paddock Wood (2 miles north), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Brenchley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose And Crown Public House, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.2 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go 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. Cottages and farmhouses around Brenchley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Brenchley, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Brenchley questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brenchley?
Yes, Brenchley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is Brenchley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When to book a survey in Brenchley
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report