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Thermal imaging roof survey in Flimwell, East Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in Flimwell and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Flimwell, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flimwell
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Flimwell 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When to book a survey in Flimwell
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
For an older house near a landmark such as St Augustine's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Places near Flimwell
Also in Flimwell
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Airspace, weather and Flimwell roofs
About 3.1 miles north-west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Flimwell has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flimwell and nearby. Our East Sussex coverage includes Flimwell and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN5 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the B2087, Flimwell is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Flimwell, we cover Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Flimwell
The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Flimwell include Bewl Water.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Flimwell, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Common questions in Flimwell
Do you carry out roof surveys in Flimwell?
Yes, Flimwell is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Flimwell listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.