West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Heyshott Green
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Heyshott Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
How a thermal roof survey works in Heyshott Green
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Heyshott Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Heyshott Green
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you look after a building like Midhurst Rother College, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Questions from Heyshott Green
Is Heyshott Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Heyshott Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Heyshott Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Heyshott Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
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What else we do in Heyshott Green
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Heyshott Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Heyshott Green has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 1.9 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Heyshott Green and nearby. Heyshott Green is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of GU29 for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Heyshott Green: Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
What’s near Heyshott Green
In Heyshott Green, that means homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Graffham Common and Levin Down.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Heyshott Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.