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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bury, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Bury and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Questions from Bury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bury?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Bury?
Yes, Bury is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bury
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. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder 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 survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Villages like Bury often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bury (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bury
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Bury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bury
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- A photo-illustrated written report
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Bury
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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Thermal roof surveys in Bury: local notes
Bignor Roman Villa, about 1.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bury. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Bury CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Bury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH20. We cover properties on The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent and the roads around them. Other places close to Bury include West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Around Bury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dorset House School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bury include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.