East Sussex · London and the South East
Snagshall Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snagshall. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snagshall
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Villages like Snagshall frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Snagshall (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Snagshall property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- File the images with your roof records
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Places near Snagshall
Other services in Snagshall
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and Snagshall roofs
About 2.2 miles east lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Snagshall has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Bodiam Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Snagshall is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Snagshall and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN32 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Staplecross (1 mile south), Cripp's Corner (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles south), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south) and Belmont (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Snagshall
We work in homes and buildings around The White Dog Inn and Bodiam Manor School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. For a walk, there’s Flatropers Wood.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Snagshall
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Snagshall, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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 the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Snagshall
Do you cover smaller places like Snagshall?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Snagshall is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.