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Westdean Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Westdean, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Thermal roof survey in Westdean
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 the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about missing or slipped insulation and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Westdean, 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Westdean (BN25)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Westdean
How do I find out if my home in Westdean is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Westdean?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What we are asked to look at in Westdean
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take a building like Ladycross School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
Thermal roof surveys around Westdean
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Westdean, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Alfriston Clergy House about 2 miles north, the area around Westdean has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Westdean is about 2 miles east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Westdean, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Across East Sussex, we cover Westdean. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in BN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Litlington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (2 miles north), Lullington (2 miles north), Alfriston (2 miles north) and Seaford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Newhaven (5 miles west).
Near you in Westdean
In Westdean, that means homes and buildings near Cuckmere Inn, Seaford Head Nature Reserve and Seaford Head School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Seaford station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.
Useful tips for Westdean property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- File the images with your roof records
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Westdean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Westdean and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.