Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ovingdean
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ovingdean, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ovingdean
Is Ovingdean within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ovingdean?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
About our thermal roof survey in Ovingdean
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Older buildings in small places like Ovingdean may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ovingdean
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The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Ovingdean can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
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.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ovingdean
Ovingdean is within about 1 mile of the coast. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ovingdean goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Wulfran's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Ovingdean Hall School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Churchill Square, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Ovingdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Ovingdean is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work.
We cover every part of the BN2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Ovingdean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Hill, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Duck Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Ovingdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ovingdean
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ovingdean can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Ovingdean
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the price in Ovingdean
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.