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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bosham, West Sussex
Need a thermal roof survey in Bosham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How a thermal roof survey works in Bosham
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Bosham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Bosham (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Bosham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What else we do in Bosham
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Questions from Bosham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bosham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Bosham?
Yes. Bosham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bosham
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys in Bosham: local notes
Bosham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Warblington Castle, about 4.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bosham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near The United Reformed Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Bosham Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bosham is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bosham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Viking Way and Merryweather Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Broadbridge (1 mile north-east), Chidham (1 mile west), Bosham Hoe (1 mile south), Nutbourne (2 miles north-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (7 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near Bosham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Berkeley Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Bosham station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.2 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Bosham includes Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.