Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Hollingdean Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Hollingdean, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hollingdean
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hollingdean is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollingdean
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
Places like Hollingdean can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Hollingdean is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hollingdean
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hollingdean, 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Hollingdean, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
For businesses in and around places such as Churchill Square, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you live in an older home near St Richard's, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Hollingdean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. Hollingdean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work.
We work across the BN1 and BN2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hollingdean, we cover Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Hollingdean is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Around Hollingdean
We work in homes and buildings around Varndean School, William Clarke Park and The Pub at Fiveways. For rail, the closest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hollingdean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hollingdean?
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.
Is Hollingdean within the area you cover?
Yes, Hollingdean is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollingdean
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Places near Hollingdean
Other services in Hollingdean
When to book a survey in Hollingdean
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hollingdean, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs