West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cocking
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Cocking, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How a thermal roof survey works in Cocking
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Cocking often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Cocking (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Cocking
Cowdray House, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cocking. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to St Catherine of Siena Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Cocking, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Cocking. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Cocking include Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Cocking
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
More services for Cocking
Why it is worth a survey now in Cocking
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a small place like Cocking, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Cocking
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- A report with photographs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Cocking, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Cocking questions
Will you come out to Cocking?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Cocking in the area you cover?
Yes, Cocking is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.