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Thermal Roof Survey in Broyle Side
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Broyle Side and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Broyle Side
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you’re worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Broyle Side frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
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What we’re asked to look at in Broyle Side
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building around Broyle Side goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Broyle Side, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Broyle Side questions
How do I find out if my home in Broyle Side is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Broyle Side?
Yes, Broyle Side is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
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. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Flying and imaging in Broyle Side
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Broyle Side and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broyle Side. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across BN8 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Broyle Side include Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Near you in Broyle Side
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Green Man pub. Broyle Side’s nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broyle Side include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.