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Thermal Roof Survey in Udimore
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Udimore, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Udimore can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Udimore
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moisture around outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a small place like Udimore, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Udimore (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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 look at the roof.
Why act early in Udimore
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. In a small place like Udimore, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Udimore
Do you cover smaller places like Udimore?
Yes, Udimore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Udimore?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Udimore
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Nearby places to Udimore
Also in Udimore
Flying and imaging in Udimore
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Udimore. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Lamb House about 3.4 miles east, the area around Udimore has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Udimore and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Udimore is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Udimore Road and Float Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Udimore include Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Udimore
Udimore’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Udimore include Flatropers Wood.