East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Boreham Street, East Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in Boreham Street and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Boreham Street
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Boreham Street are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Boreham Street (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Boreham Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Boreham Street roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Boreham Street, 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For any home in Boreham Street, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Boreham Street is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Boreham Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Boreham Street is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN27 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Boreham Lane, Wood Lane and Boreham Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Wartling (1 mile south-west), Flowers Green (2 miles west), Chapel Row (2 miles west) and Golden Cross (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (5 miles west) and Crowborough (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Boreham Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bulls Head Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Normans Bay station, roughly 3.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (4 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gillham Wood.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Boreham Street
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Boreham Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Common roof problems in Boreham Street
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Wherever the property is around Boreham Street, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for Boreham Street
Is Boreham Street in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Boreham Street is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Boreham Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Boreham Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.