West Sussex · London and the South East
Bognor Regis Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Bognor Regis and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If the property is near the centre of Bognor Regis, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. Inside, the loft and any room with a stain are the places we will want to see. Outside, the roof is viewed from every point that is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been 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.
Related advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Bognor Regis
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Common reasons to book are water getting in at parapets and stacks and leaks that are hard to trace, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a place the size of Bognor Regis, lots of roofs are tall, steep or very large, and many can’t be seen properly from ground level. A drone gives close-up photos, while thermal imaging can show patterns that point to trapped moisture or missing insulation. Which suits depends on the question you need answering. The weather decides the day for both.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Bognor Regis (PO21, PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Bognor Regis
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bognor Regis?
Yes, Bognor Regis is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Bognor Regis 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.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Bognor Regis?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. 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, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Can a thermal camera see water?
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.
What else we do in Bognor Regis
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the price in Bognor Regis
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Airspace, weather and Bognor Regis roofs
Bognor Regis lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, 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. Take a building like The Regis School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Hotels and guest houses near Bognor Regis cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Bognor Regis is in West Sussex. Roofs in Bognor Regis get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO21 and PO22. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Station Road, London Road and Manet Square or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Bognor Regis on the A29 and A259, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Bognor Regis, we cover South Bersted (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (2 miles north-east) and Lagness (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (8 miles east). Bognor Regis is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
What’s near Bognor Regis
Around Bognor Regis, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Norfolk Hotel, Southway Primary School and West Park, among other places. The closest station to Bognor Regis is Bognor Regis station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In flats, shops and offices in Bognor Regis, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, where it damages ceilings, insulation and anything stored underneath. The earlier the cause is found, the smaller the job.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bognor Regis
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof