West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in East Wittering, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for East Wittering and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in East Wittering
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take a building like East Wittering Community Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Wittering
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
Around East Wittering, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Wittering
What else we do in East Wittering
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like East Wittering, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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 is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wittering
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from East Wittering
Is East Wittering in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and East Wittering is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to East Wittering?
Yes, East Wittering is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for East Wittering property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in East Wittering
East Wittering lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to St Anne: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in East Wittering, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. East Wittering sits on or near the B2179, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around East Wittering: Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
What’s near East Wittering
In East Wittering, that means homes and buildings near The Thatched Tavern, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
What affects the price in East Wittering
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.