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Wickstreet Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Wickstreet, with photos and a clear written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
FAQs for Wickstreet
Do you cover Wickstreet?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wickstreet as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Wickstreet?
Yes, Wickstreet is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Thermal roof survey in Wickstreet: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Wickstreet, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Common roof problems in Wickstreet
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Historic houses like Michelham Priory, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building around Wickstreet goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Wickstreet frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Wickstreet may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof surveys in Wickstreet: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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 you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Pancras, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Take a building like Bede's Prep School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Wickstreet, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Wickstreet and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BN26 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Around Wickstreet
We work in homes and buildings around Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Wickstreet is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickstreet includes Firle Beacon.