East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cross in Hand
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Cross in Hand and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Cross in Hand
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
In a small place like Cross in Hand, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Around Cross in Hand, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cross in Hand
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Also near Cross in Hand
What else we do in Cross in Hand
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Drones, thermal imaging and Cross in Hand roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Bartholomew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Anyone responsible for a site like Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Cross in Hand and the rest of East Sussex. Cross in Hand is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Cross in Hand
In Cross in Hand, that means homes and buildings near Passingworth Park. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 3.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Common questions in Cross in Hand
Is my home in Cross in Hand listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Cross in Hand?
Yes, Cross in Hand is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Cross in Hand, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.