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Kingston near Lewes Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Kingston near Lewes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof survey in Kingston near Lewes
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Typical surveys look at patches of heat loss across the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Villages like Kingston near Lewes frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
What else we do in Kingston near Lewes
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. About 1.5 miles north-east lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Kingston near Lewes has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Kingston near Lewes and nearby. Kingston near Lewes is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover.
Thermal roof surveys in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Kingston near Lewes, we cover Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Kingston near Lewes
Around Kingston near Lewes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Priory School and Juggs Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Lewes station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (2.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
When to book a survey in Kingston near Lewes
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you look after a building such as Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Kingston near Lewes needs a little journey planning: let us know 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Kingston near Lewes: your questions answered
Is my home in Kingston near Lewes listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Kingston near Lewes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Why act early in Kingston near Lewes
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kingston near Lewes, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Kingston near Lewes
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs