West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Goddards Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Goddards Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Thermal roof survey in Goddards Green: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Some older homes in villages like Goddards Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Goddards Green
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older and listed buildings around Goddards Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
Questions from Goddards Green
Do you cover smaller places like Goddards Green?
Yes, Goddards Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Goddards Green?
Yes, Goddards Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Goddards Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys in Goddards Green: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Ockenden Manor, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goddards Green. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Edward the Confessor, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Goddards Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Goddards Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane, all of which we cover. Goddards Green is on the A2300, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Goddards Green include Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Goddards Green
Around Goddards Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Southway Junior School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
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When to book a survey in Goddards Green
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
Take a building like St Paul's Catholic College: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Goddards Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.