West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Colgate
A careful look at the roof at your property in Colgate, with photographs and a written report.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Colgate: what you get
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We’re often asked to look into areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp around chimneys and parapets, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Some older homes in villages like Colgate are 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Colgate property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Colgate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Colgate?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Colgate as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Colgate?
Yes. Colgate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Flying and imaging in Colgate
About 4.5 miles south-east lies Tyes Place, a reminder of how long the area around Colgate has been built on. 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. The streets around a church like St. Saviour's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Colgate can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of RH13 and RH12 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Colgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dragon pub, Target Hill Park and Cottesmore School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Colgate
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Colgate, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Colgate
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, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you look after a building such as Colgate Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.