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Chailey Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chailey from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Chailey can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Thermal roof survey in Chailey
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. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed ceilings that feel colder in places and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chailey, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chailey
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chailey and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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.
Chailey questions
Do you cover Chailey?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chailey is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Chailey is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Chailey?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys around Chailey
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Chailey, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Chailey and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Chailey: North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Around Chailey
We work in homes and buildings around Chailey School, The Five Bells Inn and Chailey Heritage School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Chailey includes Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for Chailey property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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What else we do in Chailey
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Chailey
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?