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Thermal Roof Survey in Punnett's Town
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Punnett's Town, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Punnett's Town needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Thermal roof survey in Punnett's Town: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We are often asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, on loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Punnett's Town are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Punnett's Town (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
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.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Common questions in Punnett's Town
Do you cover Punnett's Town?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Punnett's Town is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Airspace, weather and Punnett's Town roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Punnett's Town has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 3.6 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Punnetts Town Community Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Punnett's Town is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Punnett's Town. Across East Sussex, we cover Punnett's Town. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Thermal roof surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Sands Close, Pont Close and Upper Greenwoods Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Punnett's Town, we cover Rushlake Green (1 mile south), Burwash Common (2 miles north-east), Dallington (2 miles south-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles east) and Burwash Weald (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Punnett's Town
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Cups Inn and Heathfield Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Punnett's Town is Stonegate station, about 4.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Hellingly Hospital (5.3 miles south). The countryside around Punnett's Town includes Selwyns Wood.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Punnett's Town
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Older and listed buildings around Punnett's Town may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.