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Thermal imaging roof survey in Cliffe, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cliffe, with photos and a written report.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Airspace, weather and Cliffe roofs
Within a mile and a half or so of Cliffe there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and 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.
Anne of Cleves House lies about 0.7 miles south-west, so building around Cliffe goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas at Cliffe, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We visit Cliffe as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of BN7 and BN8 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A26, Cliffe is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Cliffe
Around Cliffe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gardeners Arms, Railway Land and Lewes Old Grammar School, among other places. There is a railway station in Cliffe itself: Lewes station. A little further out are Lewes Castle (0.5 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Cliffe include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
How a thermal roof survey works in Cliffe
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damp patches with no obvious cause and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Older cottages and houses around Cliffe may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Cliffe
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
For hotels and guest houses around Cliffe, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Cliffe
What else we do in Cliffe
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Cliffe is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
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.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. On a bungalow or cottage around Cliffe, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cliffe
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Cliffe
Do you cover smaller places like Cliffe?
Yes, Cliffe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Cliffe?
Yes, Cliffe is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.