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Upper Hartfield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Upper Hartfield, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Common roof problems in Upper Hartfield
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
How a thermal roof survey works in Upper Hartfield
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. 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. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and water getting in at parapets and stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
Villages like Upper Hartfield frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Hartfield
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Flying and imaging in Upper Hartfield
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Bassetts Manor about 1.9 miles north, the area around Upper Hartfield has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Upper Hartfield as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our East Sussex coverage includes Upper Hartfield. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN7. You’ll find streets such as Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill. Other places close to Upper Hartfield include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Hartfield
The closest station to Upper Hartfield is Ashurst Kent station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Useful tips for Upper Hartfield property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upper Hartfield
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Upper Hartfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Upper Hartfield, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Hartfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Common questions in Upper Hartfield
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Hartfield?
Yes, Upper Hartfield is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Hartfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.