West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Brooks Green
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Brooks Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Brooks Green
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. 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 is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We are often asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and leaks that are hard to trace, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Brooks Green, open ground can mean strong wind. 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Brooks Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Brooks Green: your questions answered
Is Brooks Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Brooks Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brooks Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Brooks Green as anywhere else.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Thermal roof surveys around Brooks Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For any home in Brooks Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Brooks Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Brooks Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Thermal roof surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Trout Lane, Woodland Avenue and Emms Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Brooks Green, we cover Barns Green (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles north), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Maplehurst (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Brooks Green
Brooks Green’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brooks Green include Knepp Wildland.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brooks Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brooks Green
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Around Brooks Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Brooks Green
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Brooks Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we are asked to look at in Brooks Green
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take a building like Barns Green Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.