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John's Cross Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in John's Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
Landlord and commercial surveys in John's Cross
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in John's Cross
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. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like John's Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in John's Cross
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
John's Cross questions
Do you cover smaller places like John's Cross?
Yes, John's Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in John's Cross 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like John's Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in John's Cross
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Drones, thermal imaging and John's Cross roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around John's Cross has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 2.1 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vinehall School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in John's Cross, we can come and survey your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes John's Cross and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Around John's Cross
Around John's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.