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Thermal imaging roof survey in Belmont, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Belmont? You can book a thermal roof survey in Belmont and across East Sussex.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Around Belmont, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How a thermal roof survey works in Belmont
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Around Belmont, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Belmont (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Belmont roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Belmont. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Emmanuel Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Ark Castledown Primary Academy: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Belmont is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Belmont, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN34 and TN35 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hastings Old Town (1 mile south), Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south-west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
What’s near Belmont
We work in homes and buildings around Linton Gardens, The Roebuck Inn and University School. You will also find William Parker Sports College (1.4 miles north-west) and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea (within half a mile east). The closest station to Belmont is Ore station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Hastings Castle (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Belmont is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is 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 we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Belmont
Will you come out to Belmont?
Yes. Belmont is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Belmont?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What we are asked to look at in Belmont
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Hotels and guest houses near Belmont can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you