East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Flowers Green, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Flowers Green and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flowers Green
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. 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. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patches of heat loss across the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Somewhere as small as Flowers Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Flowers Green: local notes
Flowers Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Horselunges Manor lies about 3.4 miles west, so building around Flowers Green goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Flowers Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Flowers Green, we cover Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
What’s near Flowers Green
We work in homes and buildings around Woolpack Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Flowers Green
How do I find out if my home in Flowers Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Flowers Green?
Yes, Flowers Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Flowers Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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 carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Flowers Green
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one