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Thermal Roof Survey in Friston
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Friston, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Friston
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around roof outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation.
In smaller places like Friston, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Friston (BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Friston
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Friston book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Friston is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Friston
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Friston, and coastal wind can be strong. 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. With Alfriston Clergy House about 3.7 miles north-west, Friston sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Friston and the surrounding area. Our East Sussex coverage includes Friston. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close. If you’re just outside Friston, we cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
What’s near Friston
We work in homes and buildings around The Tiger Inn. The nearest railway station is Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Friston?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, 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 any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Nearby places to Friston
Other services in Friston
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Friston
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Friston
Do you carry out roof surveys in Friston?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Friston is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.