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Thermal Roof Survey in Newbury's
Thermal roof surveys in Newbury's from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Newbury's. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Thermal roof survey in Newbury's
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. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a small place like Newbury's, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Common questions in Newbury's
How do I find out if my home in Newbury's is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Newbury's?
Yes, Newbury's is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Newbury's as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like 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 is disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Newbury's
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Wadhurst Castle, about 1.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newbury's. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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 your house is among the older ones in the streets near Rehoboth Chapel, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Uplands Community College, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We visit Newbury's as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Newbury's. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN5 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Newbury's, we cover Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Newbury's
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Vine Public House, among other places. Newbury's’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Also near Newbury's
Other services in Newbury's
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Newbury's, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.