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Thermal Roof Survey in Southover
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Southover, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
About our thermal roof survey in Southover
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed damp patches with no obvious cause and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Places like Southover can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Southover (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Southover?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Take a building like Western Road Community Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check outlets after heavy rain
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Questions from Southover
Do you cover Southover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Southover as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southover?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Southover?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Southover is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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 the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Southover
Southover has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Hotels and guest houses near Southover cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. With Anne of Cleves House about 0.2 miles south-west, the area around Southover has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Southover is about 1 mile south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. In Southover, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Southover is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN7 and BN8 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ham Lane, New Road and Bell Lane, and we cover them all. Main roads around Southover include the A277 and A2029. We also cover the places around Southover: Cliffe (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile north-west), South Malling (1 mile north), Iford (2 miles south-west) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Near you in Southover
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings Head pub, Priory School and Railway Land. Southover has its own railway station: Lewes station. A little further out are Lewes Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Southover includes Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Southover
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.