East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ringmer
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ringmer, with photos and a written report.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Ringmer: what you get
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 temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and heat escaping through the roof, across ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Places like Ringmer can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. With lower homes, common in places like Ringmer, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
For a price for your roof in Ringmer, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Ringmer, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Common questions in Ringmer
Do you cover Ringmer?
Yes, Ringmer is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Ringmer?
Yes. Ringmer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys around Ringmer
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Glyndebourne, about 1.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ringmer. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ringmer can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BN8 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ringmer: Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ringmer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, among other places. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.