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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fittleworth, West Sussex
Need a thermal roof survey in Fittleworth? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fittleworth
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around roof outlets and upstands and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a small place like Fittleworth, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Fittleworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Fittleworth, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fittleworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Fittleworth roofs
About 2.1 miles east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Fittleworth has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fittleworth CofE Village School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Fittleworth and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Fittleworth and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH20 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Around Fittleworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. Fittleworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Also near Fittleworth
What else we do in Fittleworth
Fittleworth: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Fittleworth?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Fittleworth?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
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.