West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Haywards Heath
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Haywards Heath, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Haywards Heath: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’re worried about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Haywards Heath, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Haywards Heath roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Presentation, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Warden Park Primary Academy will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Haywards Heath and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH16 and RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Market Place and High Street. With the A272 and B2028 close by, Haywards Heath is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Haywards Heath include Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Around Haywards Heath
In Haywards Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Heath Tavern, Scrase Valley and Tavistock and Summerhill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Haywards Heath is Haywards Heath station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Haywards Heath include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
FAQs for Haywards Heath
Is Haywards Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Haywards Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Haywards Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched 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 combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there’s safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Haywards Heath?
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
With Ockenden Manor about 2.1 miles west, the area around Haywards Heath has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Towns and villages near Haywards Heath
Other services in Haywards Heath
Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Extensions and dormers on homes around Haywards Heath frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Most visits in a town like Haywards Heath start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Haywards Heath, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Haywards Heath
Landlords and agents in Haywards Heath book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.