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Thermal imaging roof survey in Twelve Oaks, East Sussex
Independent thermal roof surveys in Twelve Oaks. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Airspace, weather and Twelve Oaks roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Twelve Oaks is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twelve Oaks. Our East Sussex coverage includes Twelve Oaks and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Twelve Oaks, we cover Hollingrove (1 mile north-east), Brightling (1 mile north), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Twelve Oaks
For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Thermal roof survey in Twelve Oaks
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and stains that keep coming back.
In a small place like Twelve Oaks, 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Twelve Oaks (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Also in Twelve Oaks
What affects the price in Twelve Oaks
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What we are asked to look at in Twelve Oaks
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Twelve Oaks goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
FAQs for Twelve Oaks
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Twelve Oaks?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Twelve Oaks?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Twelve Oaks, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
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.
Why act early in Twelve Oaks
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A report with photographs