East Sussex · London and the South East
Lions Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lions Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lions Green
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Lions Green
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Lions Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lions Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Lions Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Lions Green
Is Lions Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lions Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Lions Green?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Places near Lions Green
What else we do in Lions Green
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Useful tips for Lions Green property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lions Green roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Lions Green, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Lions Green and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN21. Other places close to Lions Green include Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lions Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Star Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Common roof problems in Lions Green
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Heat escaping through the roof
Horselunges Manor lies about 4 miles south, so building around Lions Green goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours