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Thermal Roof Survey in Hadlow Down
Thermal roof surveys in Hadlow Down, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Common roof problems in Hadlow Down
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take a building like St Mark's Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
How a thermal roof survey works in Hadlow Down
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around chimneys and parapets and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Older buildings in small places like Hadlow Down may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Hadlow Down often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Hadlow Down, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Hadlow Down
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hadlow Down and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Hadlow Down. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Thermal roof surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field and the roads around them. Other places close to Hadlow Down include Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Hadlow Down
The closest station to Hadlow Down is Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
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FAQs for Hadlow Down
How do I find out if my home in Hadlow Down is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Hadlow Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Hadlow Down is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hadlow Down?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.