West Sussex · London and the South East
Barns Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Barns Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barns Green
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions alike.
Villages like Barns Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Barns Green roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For any home in Barns Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Barns Green, we can come and survey your property. Barns Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH13 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Barns Green, we cover Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Barns Green
In Barns Green, that means homes and buildings near The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Barns Green?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Barns Green Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Common questions in Barns Green
Is Barns Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Barns Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Barns Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Outbuildings and barns around Barns Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Barns Green
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.