East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Down Street
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Down Street and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our thermal roof survey in Down Street
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Down Street 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. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Down Street (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Down Street
Also in Down Street
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlords and agents in Down Street book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Down Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Down Street
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
Down Street questions
Will you come out to Down Street?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Down Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Down Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Thermal roof surveys in Down Street: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Fletching Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Down Street can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Down Street: Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
What’s near Down Street
Around Down Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Down Street is Uckfield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Down Street include Brickfield Meadow.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check outlets after heavy rain
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.