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Thermal imaging roof survey in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Broad Oak, with photos and a clear written report.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Thermal roof survey in Broad Oak
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’re worried about stains that keep coming back and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Broad Oak, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. 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 adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
FAQs for Broad Oak
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broad Oak?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How do I book a survey in Broad Oak?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Also near Broad Oak
More services for Broad Oak
Airspace, weather and Broad Oak roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Bateman's about 4.2 miles east, Broad Oak sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Broad Oak Community Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you are in Broad Oak, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across East Sussex, we cover Broad Oak. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Around Broad Oak
We work in homes and buildings around Heathfield Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older and listed buildings around Broad Oak may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Broad Oak, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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 we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Broad Oak
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
If you live in an older home near Ebenezer Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one