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Thermal Roof Survey in Duncton
Thermal roof surveys in Duncton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Duncton
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How a thermal roof survey works in Duncton
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. 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. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about missing or slipped insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Duncton may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Duncton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Other services in Duncton
Drones, thermal imaging and Duncton roofs
The wider area around Duncton has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 2.4 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Duncton CofE Junior School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Duncton and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU28. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Duncton High Street and Willett Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Duncton, we cover East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Around Duncton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Parish Church of St Peter, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Questions from Duncton
Is Duncton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Duncton is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Duncton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Duncton
Letting agents and landlords in Duncton book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Duncton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.