Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Brenzett, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Brenzett. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What affects the price in Brenzett
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How a thermal roof survey works in Brenzett
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patches of heat loss across the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Brenzett, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Brenzett (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Brenzett
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near St Eanswith's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Useful tips for Brenzett property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Brenzett can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Brenzett roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Brenzett Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Brenzett is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Brenzett and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Brenzett and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in TN29 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Moore Close, King Street and Church Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Snargate (1 mile north-west), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (4 miles north-west), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Brenzett
Around Brenzett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fleur De Lys Public House The Fleur-De-Lys-Public House. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (within half a mile east) and Romney 'castle' (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Brenzett includes Orlestone Forest and Burnthouse Pen.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
Questions from Brenzett
Is Brenzett in the area you cover?
Yes, Brenzett is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brenzett?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.