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Old Heathfield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Old Heathfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Heathfield
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are damp around roof outlets and upstands and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Old Heathfield may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Old Heathfield
What else we do in Old Heathfield
What affects the price in Old Heathfield
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Old Heathfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Old Heathfield?
Yes, Old Heathfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Heathfield?
Yes, Old Heathfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a small place like Old Heathfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Old Heathfield
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Bateman's, about 4.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Heathfield. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Heathfield Community College, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Old Heathfield, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in TN21 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on School Hill and Church Street and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Old Heathfield, we cover Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Old Heathfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star Inn and Parkside Community Primary School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Old Heathfield, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.