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Thermal imaging roof survey in Rusher's Cross, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Rusher's Cross and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Rusher's Cross: what you get
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed stains that keep coming back and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Rusher's Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Rusher's Cross
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Drones, thermal imaging and Rusher's Cross roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Wadhurst Castle, about 2.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rusher's Cross. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Rusher's Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Rusher's Cross. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Rusher's Cross: Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
What’s near Rusher's Cross
In Rusher's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Rusher's Cross include Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Rusher's Cross
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. Outbuildings and barns around Rusher's Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Rusher's Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Rusher's Cross
Is my home in Rusher's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Rusher's Cross in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Rusher's Cross is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. 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.