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Upper Dicker Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Upper Dicker. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Why act early in Upper Dicker
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Upper Dicker, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Dicker
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How a thermal roof survey works in Upper Dicker
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We’re often asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Dicker, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- 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
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Upper Dicker property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
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What else we do in Upper Dicker
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Upper Dicker
Do you cover Upper Dicker?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Dicker is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Dicker often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Upper Dicker
Historic houses such as Michelham Priory, about 0.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Dicker goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Upper Dicker and the surrounding area. Upper Dicker is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN27 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Near you in Upper Dicker
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn, Park Mead Primary School and Hailsham Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
Common roof problems in Upper Dicker
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take a building like Bede's Prep School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?