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Thermal Roof Survey in Baldslow
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Baldslow. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Baldslow
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. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. 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’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Baldslow, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Baldslow property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Questions from Baldslow
Is Baldslow within the area you cover?
Yes, Baldslow is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Baldslow in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Baldslow is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Baldslow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
Places near Baldslow
What else we do in Baldslow
Drones, thermal imaging and Baldslow roofs
Baldslow is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ark Helenswood Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Durhamford Manor lies about 3.8 miles north-west, so building around Baldslow goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Baldslow and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN37, TN34 and TN38 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A28, Baldslow is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Baldslow include Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Baldslow
In Baldslow, that means homes and buildings near Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood, The Victoria Inn and Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy and the streets around them. Baldslow’s nearest station is Ore station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Baldslow includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs