East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wood's Corner, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Wood's Corner, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys around Wood's Corner
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. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. 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 Giles, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Dallington Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. With Bateman's about 2.9 miles north, the area around Wood's Corner has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Wood's Corner is about 8 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Wood's Corner for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Wood's Corner is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Dallington (1 mile west), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles west) and Ashburnham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Wood's Corner
The closest station to Wood's Corner is Stonegate station, about 5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Old Castle (0.7 miles west).
About our thermal roof survey in Wood's Corner
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently 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 the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and ceilings that feel colder in places, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Wood's Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Wood's Corner (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Wood's Corner
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Wood's Corner needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
FAQs for Wood's Corner
Is Wood's Corner in the area you cover?
Yes, Wood's Corner is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wood's Corner?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Places near Wood's Corner
What else we do in Wood's Corner
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wood's Corner
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Wood's Corner
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.