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Thermal Roof Survey in Coates
Thermal roof surveys in Coates from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coates
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water that travels before it shows, on insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Coates may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Coates
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What else we do in Coates
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Coates?
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Take an older house close to Church of St Agatha: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Questions from Coates
Will you come out to Coates?
Yes. Coates is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coates?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Airspace, weather and Coates roofs
Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. The wider area around Coates has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 2.1 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fittleworth CofE Village School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Coates, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Coates and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH20. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Coates
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Coates can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in Coates
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
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.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.