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Thermal imaging roof survey in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lunsford's Cross, with photos and a written report.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
About our thermal roof survey in Lunsford's Cross
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We are frequently asked to look into wet insulation beneath the membrane and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Lunsford'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’s 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lunsford's Cross questions
Is my home in Lunsford's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Lunsford's Cross?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Nearby places to Lunsford's Cross
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Flying and imaging in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ninfield Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Lunsford's Cross is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Lunsford's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of TN39 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. With the A269 close by, Lunsford's Cross is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Lunsford's Cross, we cover Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Near you in Lunsford's Cross
Around Lunsford's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lunsford's Cross include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lunsford's Cross, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Lunsford's Cross
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Lunsford's Cross?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
In and around Lunsford's Cross, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey 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 be seen safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Lunsford's Cross frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.