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Thermal Roof Survey in Bosham Hoe
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bosham Hoe, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Bosham Hoe: what you get
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are wet insulation beneath the membrane and water that travels before it shows.
In a small place like Bosham Hoe, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Bosham Hoe
How do I find out if my home in Bosham Hoe is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Bosham Hoe?
Yes, Bosham Hoe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I book a survey in Bosham Hoe?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bosham Hoe
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bosham Hoe and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bosham Hoe
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. For older village homes like those around Bosham Hoe, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bosham Hoe
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Bosham Hoe
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
In and around Bosham Hoe, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Bosham Hoe can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Thermal roof surveys in Bosham Hoe: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bosham Hoe. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Bosham Hoe, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bosham Hoe is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO18 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Bosham Hoe include Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in Bosham Hoe
The nearest railway station is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.