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Thermal imaging roof survey in Mountfield, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Mountfield.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
How a thermal roof survey works in Mountfield
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Mountfield, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Mountfield
How do I find out if my home in Mountfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mountfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Mountfield as anywhere else.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
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’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Mountfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Mountfield, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Mountfield
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Mountfield
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Nearby places to Mountfield
Also in Mountfield
Airspace, weather and Mountfield roofs
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mountfield goes. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Mountfield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Mountfield is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Mountfield include John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
Around Mountfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 2.3 miles north. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
When to book a survey in Mountfield
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you look after a building like Vinehall School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.