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Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Wellingham
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Upper Wellingham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Wellingham
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. 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. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cold areas below the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Wellingham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Upper Wellingham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Wellingham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Upper Wellingham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Upper Wellingham?
Yes, Upper Wellingham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I book a survey in Upper Wellingham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Wellingham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Wellingham and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents and landlords in Upper Wellingham book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Towns and villages near Upper Wellingham
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- File the images with your roof records
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Flying and imaging in Upper Wellingham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Upper Wellingham and nearby. Our East Sussex coverage includes Upper Wellingham and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN8 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Upper Wellingham: Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Wellingham
In Upper Wellingham, that means homes and buildings near The Cock Inn and the streets around them. Upper Wellingham’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Upper Wellingham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Upper Wellingham
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Glyndebourne lies about 2.2 miles south-east, so building around Upper Wellingham goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.