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Thermal imaging roof survey in Furnace Wood, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Furnace Wood, with photos and a clear written report.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
About our thermal roof survey in Furnace Wood
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and water that travels before it shows.
In a village or hamlet like Furnace Wood, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Furnace Wood
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older cottages and farmhouses around Furnace Wood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furnace Wood
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Furnace Wood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Furnace Wood
Furnace Wood is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. The wider area around Furnace Wood has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 3 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. If you are in Furnace Wood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH19 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Around Furnace Wood
In Furnace Wood, that means homes and buildings near Imberhorne School and the streets around them. The closest station to Furnace Wood is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Furnace Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.
Places near Furnace Wood
What else we do in Furnace Wood
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen 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.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Furnace Wood questions
Is drone flying allowed in Furnace Wood?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Furnace Wood. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is Furnace Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Furnace Wood 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Common roof problems in Furnace Wood
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Look out for signs like these:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Anyone responsible for a site like Felbridge Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?