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Thermal imaging roof survey in Northease, East Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Northease, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northease
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Some older homes in villages like Northease are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Northease (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
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.
FAQs for Northease
Will you come out to Northease?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Northease in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Northease is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
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 can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Northease
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Northease, 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Monk's House, about 0.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northease. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like Priory School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Roofs in Northease 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. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN7. If you’re just outside Northease, we cover Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Northease
Around Northease, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lewes and Laughton Levels, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Northease include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep a record of when stains appear
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
More services for Northease
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Northease. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Northease, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Northease, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof