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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fontwell, West Sussex
Independent thermal roof surveys in Fontwell. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Questions from Fontwell
Is Fontwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Fontwell is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Fontwell is listed?
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.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Fontwell
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Fontwell, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Fontwell
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a place like Fontwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fontwell
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Fontwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s 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’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Fontwell
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Fontwell, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in Fontwell, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Fontwell and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in BN18 and PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Fontwell
In Fontwell, that means homes and buildings near Eastergate CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fontwell is Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Places near Fontwell
What else we do in Fontwell
Useful tips for Fontwell property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Common roof problems in Fontwell
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fontwell. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one