East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Sweethaws
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Sweethaws.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
How a thermal roof survey works in Sweethaws
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Sweethaws may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Sweethaws
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Why act early in Sweethaws
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sweethaws can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Sweethaws: your questions answered
Will you come out to Sweethaws?
Yes, Sweethaws is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Sweethaws in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Sweethaws is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
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.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s 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.
Useful tips for Sweethaws property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Sweethaws can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Sweethaws
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Whatever the street in Sweethaws, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Thermal roof surveys around Sweethaws
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Beacon Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Sweethaws is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Sweethaws is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN6. If you are just outside Sweethaws, we cover High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Around Sweethaws
Around Sweethaws, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crow & Gate inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.