West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Domewood
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Domewood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Drones, thermal imaging and Domewood roofs
With Saint Hill Manor about 3.5 miles south-east, Domewood sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Domewood. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Domewood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Domewood, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Domewood and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Herons Lea, Herons Close and Snow Hill. We also cover the places around Domewood: Snow Hill (1 mile south-west), Furnace Wood (1 mile south-east), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles south-west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Domewood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Domewood
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water getting in at parapets and stacks and water that travels before it shows.
Older buildings in small places like Domewood 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. 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. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Domewood (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Domewood
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Domewood
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take a building like Imberhorne School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a place like Domewood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Domewood, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Domewood questions
Will you come out to Domewood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Domewood?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Domewood. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.