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Thermal Roof Survey in Broomershill
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Broomershill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Broomershill: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Broomershill are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Broomershill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Broomershill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Questions from Broomershill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomershill?
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.
Is Broomershill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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, such as electronic leak detection.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Around Broomershill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Broomershill
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Thermal roof surveys in Broomershill: local notes
About 1 mile west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Broomershill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Broomershill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Broomershill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Broomershill. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Thermal roof surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Codmore Hill (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile south-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north) and Gay Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Broomershill
Around Broomershill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House, among other places. Broomershill’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.4 miles west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Broomershill includes The Mens.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Broomershill
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive