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Church Norton Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Church Norton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Church Norton
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof alike.
Somewhere as small as Church Norton, 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Church Norton roofs
Church Norton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Church Norton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Church Norton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Church Norton
The closest station to Church Norton is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Why act early in Church Norton
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Church Norton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Church Norton
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Church Norton
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you live in an older home near St Wilfrid's Chapel, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Church Norton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know 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.
- 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
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Church Norton
Is my home in Church Norton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Church Norton?
Yes, Church Norton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.