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Thermal imaging roof survey in Wellbrook, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Wellbrook. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
How a thermal roof survey works in Wellbrook
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
In a small place like Wellbrook, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wellbrook (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Towns and villages near Wellbrook
Also in Wellbrook
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Flying and imaging in Wellbrook
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Dunstan, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Mayfield Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Wellbrook is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wellbrook is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wellbrook is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN20 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Rothermead, Roselands Avenue and Wellbrook. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Woolbridge (1 mile north-west), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile west), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Five Ashes (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wellbrook
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Inn and St Leonards-Mayfield School. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Wellbrook, 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Outbuildings and barns around Wellbrook 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 Wellbrook, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
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
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Questions from Wellbrook
Is Wellbrook in the area you cover?
Yes, Wellbrook is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Wellbrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Wellbrook
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.