East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Witherenden Hill
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Witherenden Hill.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Witherenden Hill
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks far from where the stain appears, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Witherenden Hill often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
When to book a survey in Witherenden Hill
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. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For any home in Witherenden Hill, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Witherenden Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Witherenden Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Witherenden Hill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Witherenden Hill within the area you cover?
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.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Thermal roof surveys around Witherenden Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Historic houses like Bateman's, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Witherenden Hill goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Witherenden Hill can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN19. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Witherenden Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wadhurst Park. Witherenden Hill’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Witherenden Hill includes Bewl Water.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Witherenden Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.