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Piddinghoe Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Piddinghoe. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Piddinghoe
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you are worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Piddinghoe, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Piddinghoe: local notes
Piddinghoe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. With Monk's House about 2.3 miles north, Piddinghoe sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like Breakwater Academy, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St John, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Piddinghoe and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Thermal roof surveys in BN9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Brookside and Lewes Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Piddinghoe: South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Piddinghoe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Jolly Boatman pub, UTC@Harbourside and Castle Hill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newhaven Town station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Piddinghoe
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Piddinghoe, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Piddinghoe
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Piddinghoe
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Piddinghoe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Piddinghoe questions
Is my home in Piddinghoe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Piddinghoe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Piddinghoe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Piddinghoe?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.