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Thermal Roof Survey in Bolney
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bolney. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bolney
About 2.5 miles east lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Bolney has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bolney is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bolney and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Thermal roof surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Bolney include Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Bolney
For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Bolney include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
About our thermal roof survey in Bolney
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Bolney may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Bolney (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Bolney
What else we do in Bolney
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bolney
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Bolney, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Bolney: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bolney?
Yes, Bolney is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bolney?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof 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. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers 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 will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bolney?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you look after a building like Bolney CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone