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Thermal imaging roof survey in East Guldeford, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in East Guldeford, with photographs and a written report.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like East Guldeford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Thermal roof survey in East Guldeford: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. 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. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and damp patches with no obvious cause.
In a village or hamlet like East Guldeford, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- East Guldeford (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. In a small place like East Guldeford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in East Guldeford
East Guldeford lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Hotels and guest houses near East Guldeford can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
East Guldeford is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. East Guldeford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN31 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around East Guldeford: Houghton Green (1 mile north-west), Playden (1 mile west), Rye (1 mile south-west), Rye Harbour (1 mile south) and Iden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Around East Guldeford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rye College and Kings Head Inn. For rail, the closest station is Rye station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.1 miles south-west) and Ypres Tower (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in East Guldeford
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. 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.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in East Guldeford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Guldeford?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like East Guldeford?
Yes. East Guldeford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.