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Argos Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Argos Hill and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Argos Hill
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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and cold areas below the roof, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Argos Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
What affects the price in Argos Hill
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Argos Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Argos Hill
Is my home in Argos Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Argos Hill within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I book a survey in Argos Hill?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Useful tips for Argos Hill property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- File the images with your roof records
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Thermal roof surveys around Argos Hill
The wider area around Argos Hill has a long history of building, with Wadhurst Castle about 4.4 miles north-east. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take a building like Rotherfield Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you’re in Argos Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
Around Argos Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Jameah Islameah School and the streets around them. Argos Hill’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
Common roof problems in Argos Hill
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Denys: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Argos Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.