London and the South East

Thermal Roof Survey in East Sussex

From the largest town to the smallest village in East Sussex, our roof surveyors can carry out thermal roof surveys. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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Thermal roof survey in every part of East Sussex

In short: thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof. Choose your town from the list to see local details. You can also book straight away on 07833 053749.

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Thermal roof surveys across East Sussex: what to expect

On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.

On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof.

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.
You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.

What affects the price in East Sussex

Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.

What you get with us

Weekday and weekend surveys
Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Photographs and a written report every time
Clear package prices, including VAT

Arrange a survey

We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Around Eastbourne

We work in homes and buildings around St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). The closest station to Eastbourne is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Eastbourne includes Combe Hill.

Thermal roof surveys across East Sussex: local notes

Across East Sussex, the clearest thermal images come after a sunny day on a dry, calm roof. It shows surface temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings.

Several airports in London and the South East have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in East Sussex. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it. Some of East Sussex sits close to the sea, so the weather on the day matters more for drone flights and roof access. If conditions aren’t right, the visit moves to a calmer day.

Eastbourne: A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Eastbourne means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building such as Stafford Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.

Checking the roof from ground level

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.

During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.

Tips from our surveys

Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:

Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Keep a record of when stains appear
Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected

Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.

Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.

What this survey can’t tell you

In fairness, a roof survey has limits:

Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
A formal energy assessment
Proving moisture from the images alone

Roof by roof

Parapets, valleys and junctions

Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.

Felt and asphalt flat roofs

On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.

Leave it or get it looked at?

For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent.

Before you book any surveyor

How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What follow-up you get after the report
Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What’s outside the scope of the survey

Common questions in East Sussex

Does the weather affect a thermal survey?

Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.

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, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.

Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?

Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.

Does someone need to be in?

It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.

Will I get photos?

Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.

How many surveys have you done?

Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.

What does a thermal roof survey show?

It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.