East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Chiddingly
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Chiddingly, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in Chiddingly
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often 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 also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are ceilings that feel colder in places and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
In a small place like Chiddingly, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Chiddingly, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. In a place like Chiddingly, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Common questions in Chiddingly
Do you cover smaller places like Chiddingly?
Yes, Chiddingly is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Chiddingly?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chiddingly is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Chiddingly?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we’re asked to look at in Chiddingly
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chiddingly Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Useful tips for Chiddingly property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Nearby places to Chiddingly
More services for Chiddingly
Thermal roof surveys around Chiddingly
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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 aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Horselunges Manor, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chiddingly. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Chiddingly get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Chiddingly and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN8 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Around Chiddingly
We work in homes and buildings around The Six Bells Public House, among other places. Chiddingly’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.