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Thermal imaging roof survey in Meads, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Meads, with photos and a clear written report.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in Meads
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. 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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
In smaller places like Meads, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Meads and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Thermal roof surveys in Meads: local notes
Meads is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Roofs in Meads get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN20 and BN21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Meads, we cover Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Meads
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gildrege Park, Gildredge House and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Eastbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Meads include Combe Hill.
Honest limits
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
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Common roof problems in Meads
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Meads means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Meads, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Meads, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
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Meads questions
Is Meads in the area you cover?
Yes, Meads is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Meads?
Yes, Meads is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.