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Thermal imaging roof survey in Goose Green, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Goose Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Surveys for landlords and agents in Goose Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Thermal roof survey in Goose Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and stains that keep coming back.
Older buildings in small places like Goose Green may be 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Goose Green (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Goose Green roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Parham House lies about 4.5 miles south-west, so building around Goose Green goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Goose Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Goose Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Goose Green, we cover Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Goose Green
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Goose Green includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Common roof problems in Goose Green
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take a building like Rydon Community College: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Towns and villages near Goose Green
What else we do in Goose Green
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Goose Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Goose Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Goose Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Goose Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goose Green?
Yes, Goose Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
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.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.