East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in East Chiltington, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in East Chiltington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in East Chiltington
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about heat escaping through the roof and stains that keep coming back.
Villages like East Chiltington frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in East Chiltington
Do you cover East Chiltington?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and East Chiltington is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like East Chiltington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in East Chiltington?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in East Chiltington
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
Prices for thermal roof surveys in East Chiltington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in East Chiltington
Anne of Cleves House, about 4.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Chiltington. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plumpton Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in East Chiltington, the roof can be surveyed. Our East Sussex coverage includes East Chiltington. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Near you in East Chiltington
In East Chiltington, that means homes and buildings near Chailey School and the streets around them. The closest station to East Chiltington is Plumpton station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around East Chiltington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us 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.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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 the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Chiltington
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions