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Thermal imaging roof survey in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Goring-by-Sea, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Goring-by-Sea, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Goring-by-Sea
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
About our thermal roof survey in Goring-by-Sea
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Goring-by-Sea may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Goring-by-Sea: local notes
Goring-by-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Ecclesden Manor about 2.3 miles north-west, the area around Goring-by-Sea has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Goring-by-Sea is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Goring-by-Sea and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN12, BN99 and BN13 for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Goring-by-Sea
In Goring-by-Sea, that means homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway, Chatsmore Catholic High School and Worthing College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Goring-by-Sea include Highdown Hill.
Questions from Goring-by-Sea
How do I find out if my home in Goring-by-Sea is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Goring-by-Sea in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Common roof problems in Goring-by-Sea
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Homes around Goring-by-Sea frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goring-by-Sea
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.