East Sussex · London and the South East
South Heighton Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in South Heighton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
About our thermal roof survey in South Heighton
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like South Heighton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- South Heighton (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like South Heighton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Heighton
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. For an older or listed building in a place like South Heighton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in South Heighton
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in South Heighton
Will you come out to South Heighton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Heighton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What else we do in South Heighton
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Flying and imaging in South Heighton
The coast is about 2 miles or less from South Heighton. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Monk's House lies about 2.9 miles north-west, so building around South Heighton goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Denton Community Primary School and Nursery will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
South Heighton is about 1 mile north of Newhaven, in East Sussex. South Heighton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. South Heighton is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around South Heighton: Denton (1 mile south), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
What’s near South Heighton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Castle Hill, Hampden Arms and UTC@Harbourside and the streets around them. South Heighton’s nearest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in South Heighton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- 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
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.