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Thermal Roof Survey in Hollingrove
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hollingrove.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Hollingrove, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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About our thermal roof survey in Hollingrove
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 is 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. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Hollingrove may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollingrove
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Hollingrove book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hollingrove
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hollingrove?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hollingrove?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hollingrove as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hollingrove?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- 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 email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Nearby places to Hollingrove
Also in Hollingrove
Flying and imaging in Hollingrove
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Hollingrove goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Hollingrove across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Around Hollingrove
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.