East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Uckfield, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Uckfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Uckfield
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
For a town like Uckfield, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). We take care over neighbours’ privacy. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Uckfield (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Uckfield: your questions answered
Is Uckfield in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How should I get ready for a visit in Uckfield?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What affects the price in Uckfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Uckfield
What else we do in Uckfield
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Landlord and commercial surveys in Uckfield
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Thermal roof surveys in Uckfield: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Philip's Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to St Saviour: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Uckfield is about 9 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Uckfield can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Uckfield. Brighton is in our area too.
All of TN22 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Keld Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Uckfield on the A22 and B2102, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Uckfield, we cover Framfield (1 mile east), Cooper's Green (2 miles north), Potter's Green (2 miles north-east), Etchingwood (2 miles north-east) and Buxted (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east) and Newhaven (12 miles south). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Uckfield has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Uckfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Alma Arms, Hempstead Meadow and Uckfield College. Uckfield has its own railway station: Uckfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. A typical visit in Uckfield begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.