East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Brightling
Thermal roof surveys around Brightling, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
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 survey in Brightling
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs alike.
Villages like Brightling often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Brightling (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Also near Brightling
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Brightling are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Brightling, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Brightling: local notes
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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Bateman's lies about 1.9 miles north-west, so building around Brightling goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Brightling is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Brightling is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN32 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Street and Rectory Hill and the roads around them. We also cover Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brightling
The closest station to Brightling is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Questions from Brightling
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brightling?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Brightling?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.