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Thermal Roof Survey in Ridgewood
Need a thermal roof survey in Ridgewood? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ridgewood
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and stains that keep coming back.
Older cottages and houses around Ridgewood may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Ridgewood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Homes in smaller places like Ridgewood can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Ridgewood
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Ridgewood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flying and imaging in Ridgewood
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Harlands Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near St Saviour, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Ridgewood and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road. We also cover Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Around Ridgewood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Uckfield College, The Highlands pub and Hempstead Meadow. The closest station to Ridgewood is Uckfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Nearby places to Ridgewood
What else we do in Ridgewood
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Ridgewood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ridgewood?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Ridgewood?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s 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 it applies, the Premium Survey.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.