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Thermal Roof Survey in Ashburnham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ashburnham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashburnham
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and water that travels before it shows, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like Ashburnham, 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. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ashburnham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Whatever the street in Ashburnham, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Ashburnham, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across the TN33 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road and The Forge or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Ashburnham
We work in homes and buildings around Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
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How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Ashburnham 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Ashburnham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ashburnham?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Peter, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashburnham
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Outbuildings and barns around Ashburnham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Ashburnham questions
Will you come out to Ashburnham?
Yes, Ashburnham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ashburnham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.