East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Potter's Green
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Potter's Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
What we are asked to look at in Potter's Green
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.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Buxted CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
About our thermal roof survey in Potter's Green
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Villages like Potter's Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Potter's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Potter's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Potter's Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Potter's Green?
Yes. Potter's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Potter's Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Drones, thermal imaging and Potter's Green roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Potter's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In Potter's Green, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Potter's Green is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of TN22 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Buxted (1 mile north), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Framfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Potter's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Buxted Inn and Uckfield College, among other places. Potter's Green has its own railway station: Buxted station. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes 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.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Around Potter's Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Potter's Green
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What else we do in Potter's Green
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Potter's Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Potter's Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.