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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashurst, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Ashurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Ashurst
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof, on flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ashurst, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Thermal roof surveys in Ashurst: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Take a building like Ashurst CofE Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cover Ashurst and the rest of West Sussex. Ashurst is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN44. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Lane and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Ashurst
In Ashurst, that means homes and buildings near Fountain Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Ashurst, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Ashurst, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Ashurst
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up 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 Ashurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashurst
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Ashurst questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashurst
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.