Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hollingbury
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Hollingbury.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
What we are asked to look at in Hollingbury
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. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hollingbury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
Thermal roof survey in Hollingbury
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Even in a smaller place like Hollingbury, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Hollingbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hollingbury, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hollingbury
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hollingbury
How do I find out if my home in Hollingbury 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 are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Hollingbury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hollingbury is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can a thermal camera see water?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hollingbury roofs
Hollingbury lies within about 3 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. The wider area around Hollingbury has a long history of building, with Preston Manor & Gardens about 1.4 miles south-west. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Churchill Square, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Carden Nursery and Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you are in Hollingbury, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Hollingbury and the places around it.
Here we cover the BN1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Hollingbury include Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Around Hollingbury
We work in homes and buildings around University of Sussex Library, Patcham High School and Wild Park, among other places. Also close by are The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east). Hollingbury’s nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Not far away are Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.