East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hailsham
Thermal roof surveys in Hailsham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
About our thermal roof survey in Hailsham
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or slipped insulation and water that travels before it shows.
For a town like Hailsham, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hailsham
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hailsham Community College will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Horselunges Manor lies about 1.5 miles north, so building around Hailsham goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Hailsham, we can come and survey your property. Hailsham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN27 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Market Place and Station Road. Hailsham sits on or near the A271 and A295. We also cover the places around Hailsham: Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hailsham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Hailsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy and the streets around them. Hailsham’s nearest station is Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Also near Hailsham
Also in Hailsham
Useful tips for Hailsham property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
What we’re asked to look at in Hailsham
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
Hailsham: your questions answered
Is Hailsham in the area you cover?
Yes, Hailsham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Hailsham?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Hailsham can get straight on.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Most visits in a town like Hailsham start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.