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Barnham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Barnham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barnham
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed ceilings that feel colder in places and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof alike.
Older buildings in small places like Barnham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Barnham
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Drones, thermal imaging and Barnham roofs
Barnham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Surveys in Barnham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Barnham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO22 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres. Other places close to Barnham include West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around Barnham
Around Barnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Murrell Arms and St Philip Howard Catholic High School. There’s a railway station in Barnham itself: Barnham station. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Barnham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Barnham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
FAQs for Barnham
Do you cover smaller places like Barnham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barnham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
When to book a survey in Barnham
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Barnham Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry