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Thermal imaging roof survey in St Leonards, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in St Leonards, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and St Leonards roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from St Leonards, 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take a building like St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Hotels and guest houses near St Leonards cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in St Leonards and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across East Sussex, we cover St Leonards and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN38, TN37 and TN34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road, and we cover them all. You will find St Leonards on the A259 and A2102, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, St Leonards has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in St Leonards
Around St Leonards, our work takes us to homes and buildings near University School, Horse And Groom Public House and Summerfields Wood, among other places. There’s a railway station in St Leonards itself: St Leonards Warrior Square station. Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near St Leonards include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
About our thermal roof survey in St Leonards
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows 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 water getting in at parapets and stacks and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around a town like St Leonards, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from the ground. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement can’t. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which can’t be seen from the street.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
St Leonards: your questions answered
Is there anything to prepare before you come to St Leonards?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for St Leonards help us plan the visit.
How do I find out if my home in St Leonards is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Also near St Leonards
Other services in St Leonards
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in St Leonards, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Leonards
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Why act early in St Leonards
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in St Leonards overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in St Leonards
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
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- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover