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Crawley Down Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Crawley Down, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crawley Down
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed ceilings that feel colder in places and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs alike.
Places like Crawley Down can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Crawley Down
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crawley Down?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crawley Down?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crawley Down as anywhere else.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’ll then get the report by email.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Crawley Down, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Crawley Down
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Blocked gutters on homes around Crawley Down overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Also near Crawley Down
What else we do in Crawley Down
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Crawley Down
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Saint Hill Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crawley Down has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Surveys in Crawley Down work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH10. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way. We also cover the places around Crawley Down: Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Crawley Down
We work in homes and buildings around Imberhorne School and the streets around them. The closest station to Crawley Down is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the price in Crawley Down
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crawley Down
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crawley Down and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Crawley Down?
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Parish Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover