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Thermal Roof Survey in Amberley
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Amberley.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Amberley
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are leaks far from where the stain appears and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Amberley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Amberley (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Amberley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Amberley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Thermal roof surveys in Amberley: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. About 1.9 miles east lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Amberley has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building like Amberley CofE Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Amberley is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Roofs in Amberley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Amberley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on School Road, Turnpike Road and Hog Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Cross Gate (1 mile north-east), Bury (1 mile west), Rackham (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north-west) and West Burton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Amberley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dorset House School and Parham Park. Amberley’s nearest station is Amberley station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Amberley Castle (less than half a mile west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Amberley
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. In a small place like Amberley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Amberley
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Questions from Amberley
Is Amberley in the area you cover?
Yes, Amberley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Amberley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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. Don’t go up yourself.