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Thermal imaging roof survey in Billingshurst, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys around Billingshurst, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Billingshurst
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We are frequently asked to look into stains that keep coming back and water that travels before it shows, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
Places like Billingshurst can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
When to book a survey in Billingshurst
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you look after a building such as Billingshurst Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Common questions in Billingshurst
Do you cover smaller places like Billingshurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Billingshurst?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Billingshurst as anywhere else.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Nearby places to Billingshurst
Other services in Billingshurst
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and Billingshurst roofs
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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses like Old Place Manor, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Billingshurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Billingshurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across the RH14 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Billingshurst: Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
What’s near Billingshurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Inn and The Weald School. Billingshurst has its own railway station: Billingshurst station. For a walk, there’s The Mens.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Billingshurst often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.