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Thermal imaging roof survey in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in Sedlescombe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Sedlescombe
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at ceilings that feel colder in places and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Sedlescombe may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
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Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sedlescombe
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Sedlescombe
Is my home in Sedlescombe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Sedlescombe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sedlescombe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Sedlescombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sedlescombe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Sedlescombe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Airspace, weather and Sedlescombe roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed 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.
If you look after a building such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Durhamford Manor, about 0.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sedlescombe. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Sedlescombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Sedlescombe. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across TN33 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Sedlescombe, we cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sedlescombe
The closest station to Sedlescombe is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.