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Penhurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Penhurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
About our thermal roof survey in Penhurst
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We’re frequently asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Penhurst may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Penhurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Penhurst
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Common questions in Penhurst
Is Penhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Penhurst is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you go up 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
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What we are asked to look at in Penhurst
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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Michael, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
Flying and imaging in Penhurst
Bateman's, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Penhurst. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Penhurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our East Sussex coverage includes Penhurst. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN33 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Penhurst, we cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Around Penhurst
In Penhurst, that means homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Penhurst include Senlac Hill.