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Thermal imaging roof survey in High Hurstwood, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in High Hurstwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Hurstwood
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows 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. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as High Hurstwood, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in High Hurstwood?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, 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.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around High Hurstwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in High Hurstwood, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Airspace, weather and High Hurstwood roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from High Hurstwood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of TN22 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane. We also cover the places around High Hurstwood: Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Around High Hurstwood
For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near High Hurstwood include Brickfield Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like High Hurstwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near High Hurstwood
What else we do in High Hurstwood
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Questions from High Hurstwood
Is my home in High Hurstwood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in High Hurstwood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in High Hurstwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around 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.