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Thermal Roof Survey in Chilgrove
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Chilgrove.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Chilgrove
Is Chilgrove within the area you cover?
Yes, Chilgrove is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilgrove?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
About our thermal roof survey in Chilgrove
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. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Chilgrove, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Chilgrove
What else we do in Chilgrove
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chilgrove and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Useful tips for Chilgrove property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Why act early in Chilgrove
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older and listed buildings around Chilgrove may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys around Chilgrove
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Chilgrove, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. West Dean House, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilgrove. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Chilgrove work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes Chilgrove. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chilgrove
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Chilgrove needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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 the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.