West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Findon Valley
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Findon Valley, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Thermal roof survey in Findon Valley: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Findon Valley, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
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
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Findon Valley is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Findon Valley questions
Is Findon Valley within the area you cover?
Yes, Findon Valley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Findon Valley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Findon Valley
Findon Valley is within about 4 miles of the coast. 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like Vale School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.5 miles south-west, the area around Findon Valley has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Findon Valley as part of our work across West Sussex. Findon Valley is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
All of BN14 and BN13 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Findon Valley
We work in homes and buildings around Durrington High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, roughly 2.4 miles south. A little further out are Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
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.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Findon Valley?
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. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one