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Thermal imaging roof survey in Findon, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Findon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Findon: 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 does not see water itself, so findings are checked 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’re worried about heat escaping through the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Findon, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Findon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Findon
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What else we do in Findon
When to book a survey in Findon
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Findon
Will you come out to Findon?
Yes, Findon is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Findon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Findon is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Findon?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Findon
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Thermal roof surveys around Findon
Findon lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Findon goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Findon can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN14 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields. We also cover the places around Findon: High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Near you in Findon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Village House Hotel, among other places. Findon’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Findon can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.