East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Burwash
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burwash. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Thermal roof survey in Burwash: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. 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. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about ceilings that feel colder in places and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Villages like Burwash often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Burwash (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Burwash questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burwash?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Burwash?
Yes, Burwash is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Burwash
About 0.8 miles south-west lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Burwash has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Bartholomew: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Burwash and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Burwash
Around Burwash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Admiral Vernon Public House. The closest station to Burwash is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Burwash includes Bewl Water.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Outbuildings and barns around Burwash 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 £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Burwash
What else we do in Burwash
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Burwash, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Common roof problems in Burwash
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water that travels before it shows
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burwash CofE School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included