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Thermal imaging roof survey in Birling Gap, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Birling Gap, with photos and a written report.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Thermal roof survey in Birling Gap
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. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water getting in at parapets and stacks and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Birling Gap 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Birling Gap (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Birling Gap?
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Birling Gap
Is my home in Birling Gap listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Birling Gap in the area you cover?
Yes, Birling Gap is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Birling Gap as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Birling Gap, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Birling Gap roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Birling Gap, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House, about 4.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Birling Gap goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Birling Gap is about 5 miles south-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Roofs in Birling Gap get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Birling Gap is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in East Dean (1 mile north), Friston (1 mile north), Meads (3 miles east), Holywell (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (5 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Seaford (5 miles north-west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north) and Newhaven (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Birling Gap
The closest station to Birling Gap is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
What else we do in Birling Gap
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.