Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Falmer
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Falmer, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Thermal roof survey in Falmer
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Falmer frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Falmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Thermal roof surveys around Falmer
Falmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Falmer goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you are in Falmer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Falmer.
All of BN1 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Falmer
In Falmer, that means homes and buildings near The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park. There’s a railway station in Falmer itself: Falmer station. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Falmer include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Falmer
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Falmer?
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Falmer needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Falmer questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Falmer?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Falmer in the area you cover?
Yes, Falmer is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.