West Sussex · London and the South East
Chichester Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Chichester, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Chichester
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed moisture around outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Chichester, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
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, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit in Chichester runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Chichester
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Chichester. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Chichester has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
Goodwood House, about 2.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chichester. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Chichester means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. In Chichester, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue. You will find Chichester on the A27 and A259, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Chichester include Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Chichester has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Chichester
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls, George and Dragon Inn and Central C of E Junior School. The closest station to Chichester is Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Chichester includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Chichester questions
Is my home in Chichester listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chichester?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Chichester is about 2 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How do I book a survey in Chichester?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Chichester
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Lancastrian Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What affects the price in Chichester
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are 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 need to know.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.