West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Haslingbourne
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Haslingbourne and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Airspace, weather and Haslingbourne roofs
With Petworth House about 1.1 miles north-west, Haslingbourne sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Petworth Cof E Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Haslingbourne is about 12 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Haslingbourne and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Haslingbourne include Petworth (1 mile north-west), Rotherbridge (1 mile west), Hampers Green (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-west) and Upperton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south).
Near you in Haslingbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.9 miles south-west) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles south). Not far away are The Mens and Bignor Hill.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Haslingbourne
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and people most frequently book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Villages like Haslingbourne frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Haslingbourne (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Haslingbourne
Do you cover smaller places like Haslingbourne?
Yes, Haslingbourne is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Haslingbourne in the area you cover?
Yes, Haslingbourne is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Haslingbourne?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Heat the home normally on the days before
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Haslingbourne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Haslingbourne
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.