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Thermal Roof Survey in Etchingham
Need a thermal roof survey in Etchingham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof survey in Etchingham
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and cold areas below the roof, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Etchingham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Etchingham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Common questions in Etchingham
Do you cover Etchingham?
Yes, Etchingham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Etchingham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Etchingham within the area you cover?
Yes, Etchingham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Etchingham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Etchingham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Etchingham?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Look out for signs like these:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Thermal roof surveys in Etchingham: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Bateman's, about 2.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Etchingham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Etchingham Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Etchingham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Etchingham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill, all of which we cover. Other places close to Etchingham include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Near you in Etchingham
Around Etchingham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Etchingham itself: Etchingham station. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Etchingham include Bewl Water.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Etchingham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
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 use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Useful tips for Etchingham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
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.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.