West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Colworth, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Colworth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
About our thermal roof survey in Colworth
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. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Colworth 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Colworth (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Colworth
Colworth lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Goodwood House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Colworth. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Colworth, we can come and survey your property. Colworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO20 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Around Colworth
Around Colworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Regis School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Colworth, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Colworth
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Colworth and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Also in Colworth
What we’re asked to look at in Colworth
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Bartons Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Colworth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Colworth?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Colworth is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Colworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
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. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Colworth
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Colworth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Colworth
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
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