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Telscombe Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Telscombe.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Telscombe: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
In smaller places like Telscombe, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Telscombe is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Telscombe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Questions from Telscombe
How do I find out if my home in Telscombe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Telscombe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
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.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Thermal roof surveys in Telscombe: local notes
Telscombe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, 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. Monk's House, about 2.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Telscombe. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Roofs in Telscombe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Telscombe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN10, BN2 and BN7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Telscombe: East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Near you in Telscombe
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 Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Telscombe include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Telscombe
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Homes in smaller places like Telscombe can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Telscombe
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Towns and villages near Telscombe
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When to book a survey in Telscombe
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included