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Thermal Roof Survey in Castle Town
Wondering about the roof at a property in Castle Town? You can book a thermal roof survey in Castle Town and across West Sussex.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Castle Town
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. 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. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Common reasons to book are leaks far from where the stain appears and moisture around outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like Castle Town, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Castle Town (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Castle Town
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Castle Town, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Castle Town
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. 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. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Castle Town
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
Landlords, agents and block managers in Castle Town
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Airspace, weather and Castle Town roofs
Castle Town lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like Upper Beeding Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Botolph's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Portslade Manor lies about 4.2 miles south-east, so building around Castle Town goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Castle Town for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Thermal roof surveys in BN44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road. Other places close to Castle Town include Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
Around Castle Town
Around Castle Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Steyning Grammar School and Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian). Castle Town’s nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
Castle Town: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Castle Town?
Yes. Castle Town is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Castle Town listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Castle Town?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.