East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Framfield, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Framfield, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Framfield: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are wet insulation beneath the membrane and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Somewhere as small as Framfield, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Framfield (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Framfield
Do you cover smaller places like Framfield?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Framfield in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Framfield is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Why act early in Framfield
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a small place like Framfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Framfield
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Framfield
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council.
The streets around a church such as St Thomas à Becket Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Framfield Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In Framfield, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our East Sussex coverage includes Framfield. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Framfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. Framfield’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Framfield include Selwyns Wood.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Towns and villages near Framfield
Other services in Framfield
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Framfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Framfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.