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Tidebrook Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Tidebrook, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Questions from Tidebrook
Is my home in Tidebrook listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Tidebrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tidebrook
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We’re often asked to look into areas of a flat roof that may hold water and cold areas below the roof, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Tidebrook, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
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.
- Location
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Also near Tidebrook
Also in Tidebrook
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Tidebrook can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Flying and imaging in Tidebrook
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Wadhurst Castle lies about 2.3 miles north-east, so building around Tidebrook goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Uplands Community College will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tidebrook can all book thermal roof surveys. Across East Sussex, we cover Tidebrook and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN5. Other places close to Tidebrook include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Tidebrook
Around Tidebrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park. The closest station to Tidebrook is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.