West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Atherington, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Atherington, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Atherington
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around roof outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof.
Somewhere as small as Atherington, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. 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, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Atherington (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Atherington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Atherington. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Atherington
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Atherington
How do I find out if my home in Atherington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Atherington?
Yes, Atherington is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Thermal roof surveys around Atherington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Atherington, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Bailiffscourt Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like St Mary's CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Atherington can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Atherington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Near you in Atherington
In Atherington, that means homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Atherington is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Atherington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Atherington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Also near Atherington
What else we do in Atherington
Useful tips for Atherington property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- 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, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.