West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bedham
Thermal roof surveys across Bedham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedham
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp around chimneys and parapets, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Bedham are 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bedham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Places near Bedham
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Bedham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flying and imaging in Bedham
With Old Place Manor about 2.2 miles east, Bedham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fittleworth CofE Village School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We cover Bedham and the rest of West Sussex. Bedham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH20. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bedham
Around Bedham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Hotel. The closest station to Bedham is Pulborough station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Bedham include The Mens and Bignor Hill.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Bedham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bedham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Bedham in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Bedham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bedham?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof