Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Roedean, Brighton and Hove
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Roedean, with photos and a clear written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Thermal roof survey in Roedean
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Roedean often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Roedean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roedean?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Roedean in the area you cover?
Yes, Roedean is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Roedean as anywhere else.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Roedean
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flying and imaging in Roedean
Roedean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
With Royal Pavilion about 1.9 miles west, the area around Roedean has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. For hotels and guest houses around Roedean, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Surveys in Roedean work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Roedean is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN2. You’ll find streets such as Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Roedean include Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Around Roedean
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School, among other places. The closest station to Roedean is Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Common roof problems in Roedean
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Roedean, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Towns and villages near Roedean
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Why it is worth a survey now in Roedean
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Around Roedean, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.