Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Saltdean Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Saltdean, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Saltdean
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. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Even in a smaller place like Saltdean, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong 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 main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Saltdean
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Saltdean
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Blocked gutters on homes around Saltdean overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Saltdean
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common questions in Saltdean
Is my home in Saltdean listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Saltdean within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Flying and imaging in Saltdean
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Saltdean. 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. With Monk's House about 3.5 miles north-east, Saltdean sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Nicholas: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as Saltdean Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in Saltdean across London and South East England. Saltdean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road. Close by, we survey roofs in East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Around Saltdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Saltdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like Saltdean does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.