East Sussex · London and the South East
Netherfield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Netherfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Flying and imaging in Netherfield
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around Netherfield has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 3.3 miles east. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Netherfield CofE Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Netherfield, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Netherfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Netherfield includes Senlac Hill.
About our thermal roof survey in Netherfield
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Netherfield often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Netherfield questions
How do I find out if my home in Netherfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Netherfield?
Yes. Netherfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
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.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Netherfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Netherfield property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Netherfield?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What you can safely check yourself
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. Do not go up 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.
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.