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Thermal Roof Survey in Botolphs
Thermal roof surveys around Botolphs, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Botolphs
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at water getting in at parapets and stacks and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Villages like Botolphs often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Botolphs
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Botolphs, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Questions from Botolphs
Will you come out to Botolphs?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Botolphs?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
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.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Landlord and commercial surveys in Botolphs
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Botolphs
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
With Portslade Manor about 4.6 miles south-east, the area around Botolphs has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Botolphs 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.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Our price is 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.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Botolphs
Botolphs is within about 4 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Upper Beeding Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near St Botolph's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Botolphs and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in BN44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Botolphs, we cover Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Botolphs
Around Botolphs, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Steyning Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Steep Down and Mill Hill.