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Thermal imaging roof survey in Litlington, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Litlington and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
About our thermal roof survey in Litlington
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. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We are often asked to look into damp around chimneys and parapets and moisture around outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Litlington are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
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.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Litlington
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Litlington needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Litlington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Litlington questions
Is my home in Litlington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Litlington within the area you cover?
Yes, Litlington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Towns and villages near Litlington
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Thermal roof surveys in Litlington: local notes
Litlington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Litlington. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Alfriston School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Litlington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN26. Streets in the area include The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road. Other places close to Litlington include Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Litlington
In Litlington, that means homes and buildings near The Plough And Harrow Inn, among other places. Litlington’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Litlington include Combe Hill.