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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Need a thermal roof survey in Fishbourne? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Fishbourne: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. 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. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Fishbourne, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. 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. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Also near Fishbourne
What else we do in Fishbourne
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. With lower homes, common in places like Fishbourne, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fishbourne
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fishbourne and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Airspace, weather and Fishbourne roofs
Fishbourne lies within about 3 miles 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. With Goodwood House about 3.9 miles north-east, Fishbourne sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Fishbourne, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Fishbourne, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Sussex, we cover Fishbourne and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO19 and PO18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fishbourne
Around Fishbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. Fishbourne has its own railway station: Fishbourne station. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Fishbourne often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Questions from Fishbourne
Is my home in Fishbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Fishbourne?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report 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.
How do I book a survey in Fishbourne?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.