Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Kemptown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in Kemptown
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. If you are worried about heat escaping through the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Kemptown may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Kemptown, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- File the images with your roof records
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What affects the price in Kemptown
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Kemptown, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Kemptown
How do I find out if my home in Kemptown is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Kemptown?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 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 if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Flying and imaging in Kemptown
Kemptown lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Royal Pavilion, about 1 mile west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kemptown. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Kemptown means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you run a business near Churchill Square, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether the building in Kemptown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Kemptown is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN2. Whether your property is on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Kemptown has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Kemptown
We work in homes and buildings around St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn. Kemptown’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kemptown
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Kemptown, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Kemptown
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance