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Thermal imaging roof survey in High Cross, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in High Cross.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in High Cross: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like High Cross, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- High Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Thermal roof surveys in High Cross: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Wadhurst Castle, about 4.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around High Cross. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Denys are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in High Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. High Cross is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in TN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find High Cross on the B2101, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to High Cross include Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
Near you in High Cross
Around High Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to High Cross is Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Crowborough Country Park.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Places near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
Do you need a thermal roof survey in High Cross?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Rotherfield Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
The survey, step by step
We don’t 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. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near High Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Common questions in High Cross
Do you carry out roof surveys in High Cross?
Yes, High Cross is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like High Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in High Cross?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Cross
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in High Cross. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.