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Thermal imaging roof survey in North Chailey, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in North Chailey. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof survey in North Chailey: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like North Chailey, 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 the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for North Chailey property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in North Chailey
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
When we arrive, 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. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like North Chailey can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and North Chailey roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of Our Lady, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Chailey and the surrounding area. 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 BN8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close, all of which we cover. You will find North Chailey on the A275, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
What’s near North Chailey
In North Chailey, that means homes and buildings near Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Chailey School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
North Chailey questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Chailey?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Chailey?
Yes, North Chailey is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in North Chailey?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Places near North Chailey
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in North Chailey
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
If you look after a building such as Chailey Heritage School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report