East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Mill Corner
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Mill Corner from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
About our thermal roof survey in Mill Corner
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We’re often asked to look into possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and ceilings that feel colder in places, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Mill Corner often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Mill Corner (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
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 combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Mill Corner, 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Mill Corner: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Great Dixter, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mill Corner. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Northiam Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Mill Corner is about 8 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit Mill Corner as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Mill Corner is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Mill Corner include Snagshall (2 miles west), Staplecross (2 miles west), Cackle Street (3 miles south), Cripp's Corner (3 miles south-west) and Brede (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (8 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (8 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Mill Corner
In Mill Corner, that means homes and buildings near Hayes Arms Hotel, among other places. Mill Corner’s nearest station is Doleham station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood.
Common questions in Mill Corner
Is my home in Mill Corner 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Mill Corner in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Mill Corner is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Why it is worth a survey now in Mill Corner
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older and listed buildings around Mill Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Mill Corner
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof