West Sussex · London and the South East
Albourne Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Albourne Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Albourne Green: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t 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. If you’re worried about damp patches with no obvious cause and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Albourne Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Albourne Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Albourne Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Albourne Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take a building like Albourne CofE Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Albourne Green is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Albourne Green across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Albourne Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN6. Whether your property is on The Street and Barn Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Albourne Green include Albourne Street (1 mile south), Albourne (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Albourne Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Albourne Green includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Albourne Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Albourne Green?
Yes, Albourne Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Albourne Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Albourne Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How do I book a survey in Albourne Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Albourne Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Albourne Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Places near Albourne Green
Other services in Albourne Green
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Albourne Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.