West Sussex · London and the South East
Cowfold Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Cowfold, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Useful tips for Cowfold property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
About our thermal roof survey in Cowfold
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Cowfold may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Cowfold
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cowfold
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a small place like Cowfold, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Cowfold questions
Will you come out to Cowfold?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Cowfold in the area you cover?
Yes, Cowfold is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Airspace, weather and Cowfold roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Cowfold and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Cowfold is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Thermal roof surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Cowfold
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Knepp Wildland.
Towns and villages near Cowfold
Other services in Cowfold
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Cowfold. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Cowfold, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.