West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Aldwick, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Aldwick. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Aldwick, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldwick
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked 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 thin or uneven insulation in the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Aldwick, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In an older home around Aldwick, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Thermal roof surveys around Aldwick
Aldwick is within about 1 mile of the coast. 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 frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you look after a building like Nyewood CofE Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as St Richard’s Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Aldwick is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Aldwick. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Near you in Aldwick
In Aldwick, that means homes and buildings near West Park, The Regis School and The Regis School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.4 miles east. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Aldwick
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Aldwick
Will you come out to Aldwick?
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 as you book.
Is Aldwick in the area you cover?
Yes, Aldwick is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.