West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Broomer's Corner
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Broomer's Corner, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
How a thermal roof survey works in Broomer's Corner
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Broomer's Corner are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Broomer's Corner
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. 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.
If you look after a building such as William Penn School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Mission Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Broomer's Corner as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Broomer's Corner is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Thermal roof surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Broomer's Corner: Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Broomer's Corner
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west. The countryside around Broomer's Corner includes Knepp Wildland.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Broomer's Corner, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broomer's Corner
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Broomer's Corner questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broomer's Corner?
Yes, Broomer's Corner is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Broomer's Corner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
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.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Why act early in Broomer's Corner
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Broomer's Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.