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Thermal imaging roof survey in Nash Street, East Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Nash Street? You can book a thermal roof survey in Nash Street and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
How a thermal roof survey works in Nash Street
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We’re frequently asked to look into thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Nash Street, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Nash Street (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Nash Street
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Chiddingly Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Horselunges Manor lies about 2 miles east, so building around Nash Street goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Nash Street is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Nash Street is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Nash Street is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN27. We also cover Lower Dicker (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (2 miles south), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles south-east), Tile Hurst (2 miles south-east) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Nash Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Golden Cross Inn, among other places. Nash Street’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Nash Street include Selwyns Wood.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
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.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Nash Street questions
Will you come out to Nash Street?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Nash Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How quickly is the report sent?
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 use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
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 back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a place like Nash Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Nash Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.