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Marden's Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Marden's Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How a thermal roof survey works in Marden's Hill
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Marden's Hill are 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, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Marden's Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Marden's Hill
Is my home in Marden's Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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 Marden's Hill?
Yes, Marden's Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Thermal roof surveys around Marden's Hill
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Marden's Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St John's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Marden's Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
What’s near Marden's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Academy and The Half Moon Inn. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marden's Hill include Crowborough Country Park.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
When to book a survey in Marden's Hill
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes