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Thermal imaging roof survey in Offham, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Offham, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Offham: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Offham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Offham (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey 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. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Offham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Useful tips for Offham property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Offham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Offham in the area you cover?
Yes, Offham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Offham
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Offham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Offham
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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Also in Offham
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Offham
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Offham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlord and commercial surveys in Offham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Offham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Airspace, weather and Offham roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around Offham has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 1.7 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Wallands Community Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Offham, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Offham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN7. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Offham
Around Offham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Railway Land, The Blacksmiths Arms and Lewes Old Grammar School. Offham’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Offham includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.