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Barcombe Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Barcombe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Barcombe questions
Do you cover smaller places like Barcombe?
Yes, Barcombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Barcombe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Barcombe?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
About our thermal roof survey in Barcombe
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. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed missing or slipped insulation and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Barcombe may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
What affects the price in Barcombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Nearby places to Barcombe
Other services in Barcombe
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Barcombe
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Airspace, weather and Barcombe roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Glyndebourne about 3.2 miles south-east, the area around Barcombe has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Barcombe Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Barcombe and the surrounding area. Barcombe is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Thermal roof surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barcombe
Around Barcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Barcombe, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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.