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Thermal imaging roof survey in Budlett's Common, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Budlett's Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
About our thermal roof survey in Budlett's Common
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We are frequently asked to look into wet insulation beneath the membrane and patches of heat loss across the roof, across ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Budlett's Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Budlett's Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Budlett's Common roofs
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Budlett's Common is about 1 mile north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Budlett's Common, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Budlett's Common is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Budlett's Common: Maresfield (1 mile north-west), Down Street (2 miles west), Ridgewood (2 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Founthill (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Budlett's Common
We work in homes and buildings around West Park, Uckfield College and Ringles Cross pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Budlett's Common is Uckfield station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a small place like Budlett's Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Budlett's Common
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Budlett's Common: your questions answered
Do you cover Budlett's Common?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Budlett's Common?
Yes, Budlett's Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Also near Budlett's Common
What else we do in Budlett's Common
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Budlett's Common, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Budlett's Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Budlett's Common
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bonners CofE School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection