East Sussex · London and the South East
Beckley Furnace Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Beckley Furnace. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Beckley Furnace
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet insulation beneath the membrane and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Beckley Furnace may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come 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.
- Place
- Beckley Furnace (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Beckley Furnace
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Flying and imaging in Beckley Furnace
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Great Dixter, about 2.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Beckley Furnace. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brede Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Beckley Furnace is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Beckley Furnace, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Beckley Furnace: Broad Oak (1 mile south-west), Broadland Row (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles north-east), Udimore (2 miles south-east) and Northiam (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south), Belmont (7 miles south) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Beckley Furnace
The closest station to Beckley Furnace is Doleham station, roughly 2.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
What else we do in Beckley Furnace
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Beckley Furnace, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Beckley Furnace, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Beckley Furnace
Do you cover smaller places like Beckley Furnace?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Beckley Furnace?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.