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Thermal imaging roof survey in Clayton, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Clayton and across West Sussex.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Clayton
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and people most frequently book us about leaks that are hard to trace and heat escaping through the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Clayton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Clayton
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When to book a survey in Clayton
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Clayton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Clayton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Clayton?
Yes, Clayton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Clayton 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Clayton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Clayton
Preston Manor & Gardens, about 4.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clayton. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Windmills Junior School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Clayton, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Clayton and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN6. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Clayton: Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Clayton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Downlands Community School and The Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. Clayton’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Useful tips for Clayton property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Clayton
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older and listed buildings around Clayton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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