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Thermal Roof Survey in Emsworth
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Emsworth, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Emsworth
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. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and damp that repairs haven’t cured, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
In smaller places like Emsworth, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Emsworth
Will you come out to Emsworth?
Yes, Emsworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Emsworth?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I book a survey in Emsworth?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Emsworth?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you look after a building like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. In a smaller place like Emsworth, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Emsworth
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof surveys in Emsworth: local notes
Emsworth lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Warblington Castle, about 1.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Emsworth. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to Church of St James: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Emsworth. Emsworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO10. Local streets include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane. Emsworth is on the A27 and A259, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Emsworth include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Emsworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College. There’s a railway station in Emsworth itself: Emsworth station. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south). For a walk, there is Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Emsworth, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- 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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Emsworth
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.