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Thermal imaging roof survey in Silver Hill, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Silver Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Silver Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Thermal roof survey in Silver Hill: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and ceilings that feel colder in places, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
Villages like Silver Hill frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Silver Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
With Bateman's about 4.4 miles west, the area around Silver Hill has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Silver Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Silver Hill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN19 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Silver Hill
Around Silver Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House and Robertsbridge Community College. The closest station to Silver Hill is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
Silver Hill: your questions answered
Is Silver Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Silver Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is Silver Hill within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a small place like Silver Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
When to book a survey in Silver Hill
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
What affects the price in Silver Hill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Silver Hill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.