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Thermal imaging roof survey in Heathfield, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Heathfield, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
How a thermal roof survey works in Heathfield
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and gaps in loft insulation.
In smaller places like Heathfield, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Heathfield
Do you cover Heathfield?
Yes, Heathfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Heathfield listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Heathfield?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Heathfield
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. With lower homes, common in places like Heathfield, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Heathfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Heathfield
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Parkside Community Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near St Richards Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We visit Heathfield as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across East Sussex, we cover Heathfield. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in TN21 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A265 and A267 close by, Heathfield is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Heathfield include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Heathfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Heathfield includes Selwyns Wood.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Useful tips for Heathfield property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
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. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.