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Thermal Roof Survey in Milton Street
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Milton Street, with photos and a written report.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For landlords and managing agents
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 booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Thermal roof survey in Milton Street
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a village or hamlet like Milton Street, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Milton Street (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Milton Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Milton Street questions
Is Milton Street in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Milton Street 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.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Milton Street?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around Milton Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Milton Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Milton Street, 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. The wider area around Milton Street has a long history of building, with Alfriston Clergy House about 1.1 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Mary and St Peter's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Alfriston School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Milton Street is about 4 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Milton Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Milton Street is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN26 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Wilmington (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile south-west), Lullington (1 mile south-west) and Dukes Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Around Milton Street
Around Milton Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sussex Ox pub, among other places. The closest station to Milton Street is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Burlough Castle (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.