East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hartfield
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hartfield, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Around Hartfield, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Thermal roof survey in Hartfield
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Hartfield frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hartfield (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hartfield
What else we do in Hartfield
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Hartfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Hartfield questions
Do you cover Hartfield?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hartfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Hartfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hartfield?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hartfield
Bassetts Manor, about 1.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hartfield. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Hartfield, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Hartfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of TN7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Near you in Hartfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor Inn, among other places. Hartfield’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Hartfield includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.