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Thermal Roof Survey in Silverhill
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Silverhill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Silverhill does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How a thermal roof survey works in Silverhill
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed damp around roof outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Silverhill, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Silverhill (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Silverhill
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Why act early in Silverhill
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Homes in smaller places like Silverhill can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Silverhill
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Silverhill
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For an older house near a landmark such as St Matthew's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Useful tips for Silverhill property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the images with your roof records
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Drones, thermal imaging and Silverhill roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Silverhill. 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Hotels and guest houses near Silverhill can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Silverhill is about 1 mile west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit Silverhill as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Duke Road, Vale Road and Drury Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Hastings (1 mile east), Hollington (1 mile north-west), St Leonards (1 mile south), Blacklands (1 mile east) and St Helen's (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Silverhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duke pub, Alexandra Park and University School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and The True Crime Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Silverhill: your questions answered
Is Silverhill within the area you cover?
Yes, Silverhill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Silverhill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.