Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Brook Street, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Brook Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Brook Street
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Brook Street are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Brook Street (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Brook Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Brook Street
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
Drones, thermal imaging and Brook Street roofs
The wider area around Brook Street has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 3.5 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Brook Street is about 7 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Brook Street and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Brook Street. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN26. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Brattle (1 mile east), Woodchurch (1 mile north-east), Shirkoak (2 miles north), Leigh Green (2 miles west) and Reading Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (9 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Around Brook Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stonebridge Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Brook Street questions
Will you come out to Brook Street?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Brook Street 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.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
What affects the price in Brook Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brook Street
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.