East Sussex · London and the South East
Northiam Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Northiam, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What we are asked to look at in Northiam
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Northiam Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Thermal roof survey in Northiam: what you get
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. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs alike.
Villages like Northiam often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Northiam (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Thermal roof surveys in Northiam: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Great Dixter lies about 0.5 miles west, so building around Northiam goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Northiam is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Northiam. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN31 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens. Northiam is on the A268, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Near you in Northiam
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hayes Arms Hotel. Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Questions from Northiam
Is Northiam within the area you cover?
Yes, Northiam is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Northiam is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northiam
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Why act early in Northiam
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Northiam, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Northiam, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Northiam, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.