West Sussex · London and the South East
Cross Gate Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Cross Gate from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Cross Gate frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Cross Gate
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at damp patches with no obvious cause and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Cross Gate, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Cross Gate
Is Cross Gate in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cross Gate as anywhere else.
Is Cross Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, Cross Gate is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Cross Gate?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Cross Gate
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Historic houses such as Parham House, about 1.1 miles east, show how far back building around Cross Gate goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Amberley CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Cross Gate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN18. We also cover Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Around Cross Gate
We work in homes and buildings around Parham Park, among other places. Cross Gate’s nearest station is Amberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Cross Gate includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Cross Gate?
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Useful tips for Cross Gate property owners
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
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Nearby places to Cross Gate
Other services in Cross Gate
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For an older or listed building in a place like Cross Gate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.