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Thermal imaging roof survey in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Skippers Hill? You can book a thermal roof survey in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Skippers Hill
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skippers Hill
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on flat roofs, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Skippers Hill are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Skippers Hill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Skippers Hill roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Good Shepherd, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Skippers Hill Manor School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Skippers Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Skippers Hill and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Skippers Hill include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Skippers Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. Skippers Hill’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Skippers Hill include Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Skippers Hill
Is my home in Skippers Hill listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Skippers Hill?
Yes, Skippers Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Skippers Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
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Why act early in Skippers Hill
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Older cottages and farmhouses around Skippers Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Skippers Hill
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.