West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Codmore Hill, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Codmore Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Codmore Hill
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and cold areas below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Codmore Hill, 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Codmore Hill roofs
Historic houses like Old Place Manor, about 1 mile south-west, show how far back building in the area around Codmore Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Surveys in Codmore Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Codmore Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH20 is covered for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street. Other places close to Codmore Hill include Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Codmore Hill
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Codmore Hill includes The Mens.
What affects the price in Codmore Hill
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Codmore Hill
Will you come out to Codmore Hill?
Yes. Codmore Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Codmore Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Codmore Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Codmore Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Codmore Hill and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.