East Sussex · London and the South East
Vines Cross Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Vines Cross, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Thermal roof survey in Vines Cross
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Vines Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Vines Cross
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take a building like Maynards Green Community Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Vines Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Vines Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Vines Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Vines Cross?
Yes, Vines Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Vines Cross as anywhere else.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Thermal roof surveys in Vines Cross: local notes
About 3.6 miles south lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Vines Cross has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Vines Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the TN21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Vines Cross include Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Vines Cross
Around Vines Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brewers Arms and Heathfield Community College, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Places near Vines Cross
Also in Vines Cross
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Vines Cross, access is often 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 start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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 the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.