East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Guestling
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Guestling. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Guestling
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at stains that keep coming back and cold areas below the roof, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Guestling, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Guestling (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Thermal roof surveys around Guestling
Guestling lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to St Laurence's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Guestling is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Guestling, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Guestling is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN35 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Pett Road, Chapel Lane and Winchelsea Road. We also cover Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Ore (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Guestling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hastings Academy, Buckswood School and Speckled Wood. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Barn Theatre and Museum (2.1 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Guestling
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Around Guestling, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Guestling
Will you come out to Guestling?
Yes. Guestling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Guestling?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Useful tips for Guestling property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- File the images with your roof records
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Guestling, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of 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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.