West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Alfold Bars, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Alfold Bars, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof survey in Alfold Bars
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Alfold Bars, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Alfold Bars, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Alfold Bars
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
Drones, thermal imaging and Alfold Bars roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Loxwood Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Alfold Bars for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Alfold Bars. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Thermal roof surveys in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
What’s near Alfold Bars
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse and the streets around them. Open spaces near Alfold Bars include Shillinglee Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alfold Bars
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Also near Alfold Bars
Also in Alfold Bars
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Alfold Bars needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
FAQs for Alfold Bars
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alfold Bars?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Alfold Bars is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alfold Bars?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.