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Thermal imaging roof survey in Adur, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Adur, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Landlord and commercial surveys in Adur
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Adur and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Thermal roof survey in Adur
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 does not see water itself, so we check what it shows 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. Typical surveys look at wet areas near outlets and upstands and leaks that are hard to trace, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
Villages like Adur often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Adur
How do I find out if my home in Adur is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Adur within the area you cover?
Yes, Adur is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I book a survey in Adur?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Thermal roof surveys around Adur
Adur lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. Adur is about 2 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
The streets around a church such as St Nicolas' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Portslade Manor, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Adur. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like The Sir Robert Woodard Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Adur for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Adur is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN43 and BN15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
What’s near Adur
Around Adur, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sussex Pad pub and the streets around them. Adur’s nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older and listed buildings around Adur may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Adur can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.