East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dallington
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Dallington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
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.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof survey in Dallington: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. 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. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Dallington, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Dallington (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Dallington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Dallington?
Yes, Dallington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Dallington in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Dallington is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Dallington
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Giles, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Airspace, weather and Dallington roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Bateman's about 3.1 miles north, Dallington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dallington Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Dallington, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the TN21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Around Dallington
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Nearby places to Dallington
What else we do in Dallington
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Dallington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof