East Sussex · London and the South East
Friar's Gate Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Friar's Gate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Friar's Gate
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and stains that keep coming back.
In a small place like Friar's Gate, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Places near Friar's Gate
What else we do in Friar's Gate
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Friar's Gate, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Friar's Gate
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
The streets around a church such as St John's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Thermal roof surveys around Friar's Gate
About 3.6 miles north-west lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Friar's Gate has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Friar's Gate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Friar's Gate is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN6 for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Friar's Gate, we cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Friar's Gate
Around Friar's Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Half Moon Inn and Beacon Academy. The nearest railway station is Eridge station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Friar's Gate includes Crowborough Country Park.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
FAQs for Friar's Gate
Is Friar's Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Friar's Gate in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Friar's Gate is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Friar's Gate
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Outbuildings and barns around Friar's Gate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance