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Thermal imaging roof survey in Filching, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Filching, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Thermal roof survey in Filching: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and patches of heat loss across the roof, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
Somewhere as small as Filching, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Filching (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
When to book a survey in Filching
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of Saint Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Thermal roof surveys in Filching: local notes
Filching is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses like Alfriston Clergy House, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Filching goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Willingdon Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Filching. Our East Sussex coverage includes Filching and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN26 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Filching: Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Filching
In Filching, that means homes and buildings near The Eight Bells Inn and Willingdon Community School. Filching’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Filching include Combe Hill.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Filching
Do you cover Filching?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Filching is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Filching is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
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. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Filching, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Filching
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around Filching can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID