Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Withdean, Brighton and Hove
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Withdean, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Flying and imaging in Withdean
Withdean is within about 2 miles of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Withdean is about 2 miles north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Withdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and South East England. Withdean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
We survey roofs across the BN1 and BN3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Home Road, Croft Road and Bates Road and the roads around them. Withdean is on the A23, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Withdean include Preston (1 mile south), Westdene (1 mile north-west), Prestonville (1 mile south), Patcham (1 mile north) and Hollingdean (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Withdean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dorothy Stringer High School, Varndean College and Withdean Park, among other places. Withdean has its own railway station: Preston Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (1.9 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Withdean
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed missing or slipped insulation and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Withdean, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Withdean (BN1, BN3)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Withdean: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Withdean?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Withdean?
Yes, Withdean is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Withdean
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Common roof problems in Withdean
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water that travels before it shows
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church 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 ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a survey in Withdean, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Withdean
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Withdean, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Useful tips for Withdean property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.