West Sussex · London and the South East
Dragons Green Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Dragons Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Dragons Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Thermal roof survey in Dragons Green: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about wet insulation beneath the membrane and leaks far from where the stain appears, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces alike.
Somewhere as small as Dragons Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Dragons Green roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you’re in Dragons Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Dragons Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH13. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Dragons Green
The closest station to Dragons Green is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Dragons Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Dragons Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Dragons Green?
Yes, Dragons Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Dragons Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Dragons Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report 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.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Dragons Green
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like Shipley CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone