East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Peacehaven
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Peacehaven and across East Sussex.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Peacehaven
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’re worried about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Peacehaven can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Peacehaven book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Peacehaven
Is my home in Peacehaven listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Peacehaven?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Peacehaven property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- File the images with your roof records
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Places near Peacehaven
Also in Peacehaven
Airspace, weather and Peacehaven roofs
Peacehaven is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Peacehaven Community School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near Ascension Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Historic houses such as Monk's House, about 2.9 miles north, show how far back building around Peacehaven goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. Peacehaven gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the BN10 and BN9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road, all of which we cover. With the A259 close by, Peacehaven is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Peacehaven include Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).
Near you in Peacehaven
In Peacehaven, that means homes and buildings near Peacehaven Heights Primary School. Peacehaven’s nearest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Peacehaven include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Peacehaven is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Peacehaven, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 commit. Arranging work in a smaller place like Peacehaven is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Peacehaven
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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