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Thermal imaging roof survey in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Independent thermal roof surveys in Broad Oak. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Broad Oak: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about damp that repairs haven’t cured and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Somewhere as small as Broad Oak, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Broad Oak roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brede Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Broad Oak are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across East Sussex, we cover Broad Oak. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN31 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard. Broad Oak sits on or near the B2089, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Broad Oak, we cover Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
What’s near Broad Oak
The nearest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Questions from Broad Oak
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broad Oak?
Yes, Broad Oak is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Broad Oak listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
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.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broad Oak
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Broad Oak?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks that are hard to trace
With Great Dixter about 3.3 miles north, the area around Broad Oak has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
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The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Broad Oak can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.