East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Town Row, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Town Row, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Town Row
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across loft conversions, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Town Row, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Town Row (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Town Row often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Town Row
Will you come out to Town Row?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Town Row?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Town Row as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Town Row
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Wadhurst Castle about 4.4 miles east, Town Row sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Denys, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Rotherfield Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Town Row is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Town Row can all book thermal roof surveys. Town Row is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across TN6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Station Close and Spout Hill. Other places close to Town Row include Rotherfield (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile south), Argos Hill (1 mile south), Mark Cross (1 mile north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hailsham (13 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Town Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary. Town Row’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a place like Town Row, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.