West Sussex · London and the South East
Birchgrove Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Birchgrove? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Birchgrove
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Older buildings in small places like Birchgrove may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Birchgrove roofs
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Priest House, about 2.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Birchgrove. 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.
The streets around a church such as Chelwood Gate Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Birchgrove is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our West Sussex coverage includes Birchgrove and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Birchgrove
A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Birchgrove include Brickfield Meadow.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Birchgrove
Shared roofs need a little more planning: 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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Birchgrove, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Birchgrove: your questions answered
Will you come out to Birchgrove?
Yes, Birchgrove is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Birchgrove listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How do I book a survey in Birchgrove?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Why act early in Birchgrove
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Birchgrove, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Birchgrove
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.