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Thermal imaging roof survey in Eastergate, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Eastergate, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Eastergate
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about leaks far from where the stain appears and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Eastergate 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.
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.
- Location
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Eastergate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Eastergate
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Why it’s worth a survey now in Eastergate
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Older and listed buildings around Eastergate may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eastergate
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Eastergate
Do you cover smaller places like Eastergate?
Yes, Eastergate is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Eastergate is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Eastergate
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St George's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Towns and villages near Eastergate
Also in Eastergate
Thermal roof surveys around Eastergate
Eastergate lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Eastergate goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eastergate CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Eastergate is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Eastergate. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO20. We cover properties on St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Around Eastergate
Around Eastergate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy. The closest station to Eastergate is Barnham station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Eastergate include WWT Arundel.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eastergate
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.