East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Burwash Weald, 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 Burwash Weald, with photos and a clear written report.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burwash Weald
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about missing or slipped insulation and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burwash Weald are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Places near Burwash Weald
Also in Burwash Weald
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Burwash Weald needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Burwash Weald roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Bateman's, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash Weald. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Philip's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Surveys in Burwash Weald work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find Burwash Weald on the A265, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burwash Weald
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wheel Inn. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 2.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Questions from Burwash Weald
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash Weald?
Yes. Burwash Weald is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Burwash Weald is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.