West Sussex · RH15
Drone Thermal Survey in Burgess Hill
A drone thermal survey uses a thermal-imaging camera mounted on a drone to capture infrared footage of a roof, revealing temperature differences that indicate heat loss, trapped moisture beneath the covering, or missing or degraded insulation — in addition to the standard visual photos and video a drone roof inspection provides.
In Burgess Hill, that covers St Andrews, Gattons, Kings Way, Fairfield, Leylands, Victoria Park, Wivelsfield Green. Burgess Hill has expanded substantially since the Victorian era, with a historic core supplemented by significant 20th and 21st-century housing development, including several large newer estates on the town's edges. This mix means both period-property refurbishment and more straightforward extension work on modern housing are common locally.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Burgess Hill for drone thermal survey
Property styles in Burgess Hill
Victorian and Edwardian housing sits close to the town centre, with substantial areas of postwar and recent new-build estate housing across the wider town. Newer estate housing typically has more straightforward extension potential, subject to individual developer restrictive covenants which we advise clients to check.
Planning considerations
Mid Sussex District Council is the local planning authority. Some newer developments carry restrictive covenants set by the original developer that go beyond standard planning control — worth checking your title deeds alongside our planning assessment.
How it works
Our drone thermal survey process
- 01
Booking and feasibility check
Confirming the property isn't inside a flight restriction zone, and agreeing a weather window suited to accurate thermal readings.
- 02
Survey flight
Flying the roof to capture both standard photo and video coverage and thermal imaging footage.
- 03
Analysis
Reviewing the thermal data alongside the visual footage to identify heat loss, moisture or insulation anomalies.
- 04
Report
Providing the thermal images, standard footage and a written summary of what was found.
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FAQs
Drone Thermal Survey in Burgess Hill: FAQs
Do you provide drone thermal survey across all of Burgess Hill?
Yes, we cover the RH15 postcode area in full, including St Andrews, Gattons, Kings Way, Fairfield, Leylands, Victoria Park, Wivelsfield Green.
What's the difference between this and your standard drone roof inspection?
Our standard drone roof inspection is a visual survey — photos and video of tile, flashing and guttering condition. A thermal survey adds an infrared camera that shows temperature differences invisible to the naked eye, useful for spotting trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss, particularly on flat roofs. Many clients start with a standard survey and add thermal imaging if a concealed issue is suspected.
What weather conditions does a thermal survey need?
Thermal imaging relies on a genuine temperature differential between the roof surface and the air, so flights are timed around suitable weather — avoiding recent heavy rain, strong wind, or conditions with too little temperature contrast to give a useful reading. We agree the right window with you at booking.
Do new-build estates in Burgess Hill have restrictions on extending?
Some do, through developer-imposed restrictive covenants in addition to normal planning control. We recommend checking your title deeds, and we factor this into our feasibility advice where relevant.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.