West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hammerwood
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Hammerwood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
About our thermal roof survey in Hammerwood
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about ceilings that feel colder in places and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Some older homes in villages like Hammerwood are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Hammerwood: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take a building like Sackville School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Hammerwood Park lies about 0.8 miles south-east, so building around Hammerwood goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. In Hammerwood, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes Hammerwood and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Thermal roof surveys in RH19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hammerwood
For rail, the closest station is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hammerwood include Hedgecourt Lake.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Hammerwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
When to book a survey in Hammerwood
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
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Common questions in Hammerwood
Is Hammerwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Hammerwood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Hammerwood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hammerwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Hammerwood?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hammerwood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Hammerwood
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.