East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Etchingwood
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Etchingwood. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
About our thermal roof survey in Etchingwood
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Etchingwood often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Etchingwood, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Etchingwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Etchingwood
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 the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Etchingwood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Etchingwood is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in TN22 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Etchingwood: Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Etchingwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Buxted Inn. The closest station to Etchingwood is Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Etchingwood include Selwyns Wood.
Questions from Etchingwood
Is Etchingwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Etchingwood is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Etchingwood is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Etchingwood
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. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take a building like Uckfield College: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Useful tips for Etchingwood property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Etchingwood
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords and agents in Etchingwood book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.