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Thermal imaging roof survey in Mayfield, East Sussex
Independent thermal roof surveys in Mayfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mayfield
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Mayfield may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Mayfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- 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
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Mayfield, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Common roof problems in Mayfield
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you look after a building such as Mayfield Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mayfield
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. 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.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Mayfield
Is my home in Mayfield listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Mayfield?
Yes, Mayfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Mayfield
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Wadhurst Castle about 4.3 miles north-east, the area around Mayfield has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Dunstan, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Mayfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Mayfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Star Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Mayfield: Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
What’s near Mayfield
In Mayfield, that means homes and buildings near St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. Mayfield’s nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.