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Thermal Roof Survey in Bilsham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bilsham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Bilsham
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Take an older house close to Bilsham Chapel: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Thermal roof survey in Bilsham
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ceilings that feel colder in places and heat escaping through the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Bilsham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Bilsham roofs
Bilsham is within about 2 miles of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. 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 Yapton CE Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Bilsham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in BN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Bilsham include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Bilsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Felpham Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Bilsham is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel.
Why act early in Bilsham
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Bilsham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Bilsham
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bilsham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents and landlords in Bilsham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Questions from Bilsham
How do I find out if my home in Bilsham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Bilsham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Bilsham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What affects the price in Bilsham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.