West Sussex · London and the South East
Aldingbourne Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Aldingbourne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldingbourne
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Aldingbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Aldingbourne 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 start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Aldingbourne, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Aldingbourne, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Goodwood House lies about 3.2 miles north-west, so building around Aldingbourne goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like Aldingbourne Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Aldingbourne, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of PO20 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hook Lane and Park Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Aldingbourne include Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Aldingbourne
Around Aldingbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. Aldingbourne’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents and landlords in Aldingbourne book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Aldingbourne: your questions answered
Is Aldingbourne in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Aldingbourne as anywhere else.
Is Aldingbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.