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Roser's Cross Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Roser's Cross.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Thermal roof survey in Roser's Cross: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s 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’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and water that travels before it shows, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Somewhere as small as Roser's Cross, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Roser's Cross
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Roser's Cross
Is Roser's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Roser's Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Roser's Cross?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Roser's Cross as anywhere else.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Roser's Cross?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Common roof problems in Roser's Cross
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Whatever the street in Roser's Cross, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older and listed buildings around Roser's Cross 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: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Roser's Cross
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We visit Roser's Cross as part of our work across East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Roser's Cross and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road. We also cover the places around Roser's Cross: Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
What’s near Roser's Cross
Around Roser's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Passingworth Park and The Star Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Roser's Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.