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Thermal imaging roof survey in Stone Cross, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Stone Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
About our thermal roof survey in Stone Cross
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at heat escaping through the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Around Stone Cross, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Stone Cross (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Stone Cross roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Stone Cross, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Michelham Priory about 4.8 miles north-west, the area around Stone Cross has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as St Luke's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In Stone Cross, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stone Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN24 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets like Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stone Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub and Causeway School, among other places. The closest station to Stone Cross is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Combe Hill.
FAQs for Stone Cross
Is my home in Stone Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Stone Cross?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stone Cross as anywhere else.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Stone Cross?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stone Cross School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- When you’ll get the report
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Stone Cross is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check outlets after heavy rain
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone Cross
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stone Cross. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.