Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Broadwater Down
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Broadwater Down from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof survey in Broadwater Down: what you get
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. 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 can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Broadwater Down, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
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.
What affects the price in Broadwater Down
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Broadwater Down
Is Broadwater Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Broadwater Down is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Broadwater Down within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broadwater Down
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Arranging work in a smaller place like Broadwater Down is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like Broadwater Down does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Airspace, weather and Broadwater Down roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Broadwater Down, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Corn Exchange, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Broadwater Down, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Broadwater Down as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Broadwater Down and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across TN2, TN4 and TN1 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Broadwater Down include the A267, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Broadwater Down: Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Broadwater Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sir Alf Ramsey pub, Dunorlan Park and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. For rail, the closest station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadwater Down include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Broadwater Down?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover