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Thermal imaging roof survey in Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Robertsbridge. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Robertsbridge
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water that travels before it shows and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Some older homes in villages like Robertsbridge are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
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.
Nearby places to Robertsbridge
Other services in Robertsbridge
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Robertsbridge, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Robertsbridge
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Robertsbridge?
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
Take an older house close to Robertsbridge United Reformed Church: 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.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Robertsbridge: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Robertsbridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Robertsbridge?
Yes. Robertsbridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Thermal roof surveys in Robertsbridge: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Salehurst Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Durhamford Manor, about 3.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Robertsbridge. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Robertsbridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Thermal roof surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk and the roads around them. We also cover Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Robertsbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ostrich Hotel and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. Robertsbridge has its own railway station: Robertsbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Robertsbridge, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.