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Thermal Roof Survey in East Grinstead
Wondering about the roof at a property in East Grinstead? You can book a thermal roof survey in East Grinstead and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Grinstead
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about gaps in loft insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Around a town like East Grinstead, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from the ground. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Questions from East Grinstead
Do you cover East Grinstead?
Yes, East Grinstead is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in East Grinstead is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Common roof problems in East Grinstead
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
For an older house near a landmark like Our Lady and St Peter's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Towns and villages near East Grinstead
What else we do in East Grinstead
Drones, thermal imaging and East Grinstead roofs
The wider area around East Grinstead has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 1.7 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near East Grinstead cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bookings from East Grinstead are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. East Grinstead is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in RH19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, High Street and London Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A22 and A264, East Grinstead is simple for us to get to. We also cover Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, East Grinstead has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in East Grinstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, The Railway pub and Sackville School, among other places. There is a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Grinstead include Hedgecourt Lake.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Extensions and dormers on homes around East Grinstead often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a home in East Grinstead, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.