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Thermal Roof Survey in Hankham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Hankham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hankham
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark such as St Luke's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
About our thermal roof survey in Hankham
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are heat escaping through the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Hankham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Hankham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it’s useful 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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Thermal roof surveys around Hankham
Hankham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Michelham Priory about 4.4 miles north-west, the area around Hankham has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Take a building like Hankham Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Hankham, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hankham
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub and Causeway School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Hankham 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’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hankham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hankham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Questions from Hankham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hankham?
Yes, Hankham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Hankham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Hankham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.