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Thermal imaging roof survey in Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in Peasmarsh and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
About our thermal roof survey in Peasmarsh
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. 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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We’re often asked to look into possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and ceilings that feel colder in places, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Peasmarsh, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Peasmarsh (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Peasmarsh
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Drones, thermal imaging and Peasmarsh roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Peasmarsh, 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Peasmarsh gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Peasmarsh and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Peasmarsh
Around Peasmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Horse And Cart Inn and Rye College and the streets around them. The closest station to Peasmarsh is Rye station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
Towns and villages near Peasmarsh
What else we do in Peasmarsh
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Peasmarsh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is 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
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Peasmarsh?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Historic houses such as Lamb House, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Peasmarsh goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. For older village homes like those around Peasmarsh, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Peasmarsh
Do you carry out roof surveys in Peasmarsh?
Yes, Peasmarsh is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Peasmarsh as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Peasmarsh?
Yes. Peasmarsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.