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Thermal imaging roof survey in Seaford, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Seaford, with photos and a written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Seaford
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches with no obvious cause and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Before any drone flight in a town like Seaford, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). We take care over neighbours’ privacy. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Seaford (BN25)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. On homes in Seaford, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Seaford
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Seaford frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Seaford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from Seaford
How should I get ready for a visit in Seaford?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Seaford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t 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 can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Flying and imaging in Seaford
Seaford is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas More, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Alfriston Clergy House, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seaford. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you look after a building such as Seaford Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Seaford is about 8 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We visit Seaford as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our East Sussex coverage includes Seaford. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN25. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and East Albany Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Seaford include the A259, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bishopstone (1 mile north-west), Norton (2 miles north-west), Tide Mills (2 miles west), Westdean (2 miles east) and Dukes Green (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (8 miles east), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Newhaven (3 miles north-west) and Peacehaven (5 miles west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Seaford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Seaford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Peter's School, Seaford Head School and Seven Sisters pub, among other places. Seaford’s nearest station is Seaford station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Newhaven Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Seaford includes Firle Beacon.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs