East Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Telscombe Cliffs. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
About our thermal roof survey in Telscombe Cliffs
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We’re frequently asked to look into thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Older cottages and houses around Telscombe Cliffs may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
When to book a survey in Telscombe Cliffs
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near Ascension Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Telscombe Cliffs questions
Do you cover Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes, Telscombe Cliffs is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Telscombe Cliffs within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Thermal roof surveys around Telscombe Cliffs
Telscombe Cliffs is within about 1 mile of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses such as Monk's House, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Telscombe Cliffs goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Telscombe Cliffs and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Telscombe Cliffs. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN10 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise. We also cover Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Telscombe Cliffs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Telscombe Cliffs includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
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How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Telscombe Cliffs often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Telscombe Cliffs. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Telscombe Cliffs, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week