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Thermal Roof Survey in East Hoathly
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in East Hoathly. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as East Hoathly, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Thermal roof survey in East Hoathly: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Some older homes in villages like East Hoathly are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for East Hoathly
Do you cover East Hoathly?
Yes, East Hoathly is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to East Hoathly?
Yes, East Hoathly is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
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.
Airspace, weather and East Hoathly roofs
About 4.6 miles south-east lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around East Hoathly has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. East Hoathly is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. East Hoathly is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in East Hoathly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foresters Arms, among other places. East Hoathly’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like East Hoathly, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in East Hoathly
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in East Hoathly
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like East Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Hoathly
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.