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Thermal imaging roof survey in St Helen's, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in St Helen's. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like St Helen's is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in St Helen's
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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof alike.
Places like St Helen's can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- St Helen's (TN34, TN37)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in St Helen's
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Peter & St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
Why act early in St Helen's
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around St Helen's, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in St Helen's, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Helen's
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
FAQs for St Helen's
Is St Helen's in the area you cover?
Yes, St Helen's is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in St Helen's as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in St Helen's is listed?
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.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Drones, thermal imaging and St Helen's roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from St Helen's, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ark Blacklands Primary Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near St Helen's cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
St Helen's is about 1 mile north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Helen's and the surrounding area. St Helen's is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN34 and TN37 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Park Avenue, Keppel Road and Down's Road. We also cover the places around St Helen's: Blacklands (1 mile south), Hastings (1 mile south-west), Silverhill (1 mile south-west), Belmont (1 mile south-east) and Hollington (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Around St Helen's
We work in homes and buildings around William Parker Sports College, University School and The Duke pub and the streets around them. The closest station to St Helen's is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Helen's include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.