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Thermal imaging roof survey in Oxley's Green, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Oxley's Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Oxley's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Oxley's Green
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at areas of a flat roof that may hold water and water that travels before it shows, on flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Oxley's Green, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Oxley's Green (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
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’s safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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Oxley's Green: your questions answered
Is Oxley's Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Oxley's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Oxley's Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Thermal roof surveys in Oxley's Green: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Bateman's, about 1.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oxley's Green. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Oxley's Green is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Oxley's Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Oxley's Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN32 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Hollingrove (1 mile south), Brightling (1 mile south-west), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Robertsbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Oxley's Green
The closest station to Oxley's Green is Robertsbridge station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south-west).