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Thermal imaging roof survey in Gun Hill, East Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Gun Hill and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gun Hill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Thermal roof survey in Gun Hill: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at ceilings that feel colder in places and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs.
In a small place like Gun Hill, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Gun Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Gun Hill
Is my home in Gun Hill listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gun Hill?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Gun Hill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
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 combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Gun Hill
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Gun Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Gun Hill, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in TN21 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Gun Hill, we cover Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Gun Hill
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Gun Hill?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
For any home in Gun Hill, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Gun Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Gun Hill
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.