West Sussex · London and the South East
Graffham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Graffham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Graffham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Thermal roof survey in Graffham
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Graffham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Graffham (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Graffham property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Graffham roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Graffham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Graffham CofE Infant School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Graffham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Graffham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Graffham
In Graffham, that means homes and buildings near The Woodman pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Graffham Common.
FAQs for Graffham
Is Graffham within the area you cover?
Yes, Graffham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Graffham listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Graffham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Roof by roof
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.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions