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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ellen's Green, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ellen's Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ellen's Green
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Ellen's Green are 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ellen's Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Wherever the property is around Ellen's Green, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation. Around Ellen's Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Ellen's Green, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ellen's Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH12 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
What’s near Ellen's Green
The closest station to Ellen's Green is Warnham station, roughly 4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ellen's Green include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Ellen's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ellen's Green
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ellen's Green
Is my home in Ellen's Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Ellen's Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How do I book a survey in Ellen's Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Ellen's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ellen's Green
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces