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Thermal imaging roof survey in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Crockerhill.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in Crockerhill: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and leaks far from where the stain appears, across loft conversions, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Crockerhill are 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Questions from Crockerhill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crockerhill?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Crockerhill is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Crockerhill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crockerhill
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crockerhill
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a place like Crockerhill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Thermal roof surveys in Crockerhill: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tangmere Primary Academy, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Goodwood House lies about 2.6 miles north-west, so building around Crockerhill goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Crockerhill as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Crockerhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
Nearby places to Crockerhill
Also in Crockerhill
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Crockerhill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Crockerhill
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection