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Alfriston Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Alfriston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
How a thermal roof survey works in Alfriston
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, 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. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Alfriston may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Alfriston roofs
Alfriston lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. With Alfriston Clergy House about 0.2 miles south-east, Alfriston sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Andrew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Alfriston, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Alfriston include Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Alfriston
We work in homes and buildings around Ye Olde Smugglers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Alfriston is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (less than half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
Common roof problems in Alfriston
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Alfriston School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Places near Alfriston
What else we do in Alfriston
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alfriston
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. In a place like Alfriston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Alfriston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Alfriston, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Questions from Alfriston
Do you cover Alfriston?
Yes, Alfriston is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alfriston?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.