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Lower Horsebridge Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lower Horsebridge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof survey in Lower Horsebridge: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about cold areas below the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Horsebridge may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Lower Horsebridge (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Lower Horsebridge
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
How the survey works
Photos 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 about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Lower Horsebridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Lower Horsebridge
Is Lower Horsebridge within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Horsebridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Horsebridge?
Yes, Lower Horsebridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lower Horsebridge roofs
With Horselunges Manor about 0.6 miles north-east, Lower Horsebridge sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Take a building like Hellingly Community Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Lower Horsebridge is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Lower Horsebridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN27. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Tile Hurst (1 mile south), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile east), Lower Dicker (1 mile west), Hellingly (1 mile east) and Hailsham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Near you in Lower Horsebridge
We work in homes and buildings around Hailsham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 4.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.1 miles north-east).
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Horsebridge
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.