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Thermal Roof Survey in Crumbles
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Crumbles, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Crumbles
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Crumbles, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Crumbles (BN23)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Common roof problems in Crumbles
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like St Catherine's College will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Common questions in Crumbles
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crumbles?
Yes, Crumbles is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crumbles as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Crumbles?
Yes, Crumbles is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Crumbles
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Crumbles, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Crumbles
Crumbles lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Richard, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Crumbles and the surrounding area. Crumbles is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Thermal roof surveys in BN23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Crumbles, we cover Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crumbles
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School and Princes Park. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Crumbles includes Combe Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Crumbles often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.