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Thermal Roof Survey in Heath Common
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Heath Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
About our thermal roof survey in Heath Common
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold areas below the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Heath Common may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Heath Common
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Sepulchre: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. With Parham House about 3.1 miles west, the area around Heath Common has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Heath Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heath Common. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Heath Common: Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Heath Common
Around Heath Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Heath Common is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near Heath Common
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Questions from Heath Common
Is my home in Heath Common listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Heath Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Heath Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Useful tips for Heath Common property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Common roof problems in Heath Common
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Heath Common, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Heath Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Heath Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heath Common
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.