East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Forest Row
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Forest Row and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Forest Row
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
How a thermal roof survey works in Forest Row
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed heat escaping through the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Forest Row, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Forest Row questions
Will you come out to Forest Row?
Yes. Forest Row is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Forest Row in the area you cover?
Yes, Forest Row is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Forest Row?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Anyone responsible for a site like Forest Row Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Forest Row, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Forest Row
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Forest Row, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Airspace, weather and Forest Row roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Standen about 2.3 miles west, Forest Row sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Roofs in Forest Row get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Forest Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foresters Arms and Greenfields School, among other places. Forest Row’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).