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Thermal imaging roof survey in High Cross, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in High Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
FAQs for High Cross
How do I find out if my home in High Cross is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is High Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, High Cross is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I book a survey in High Cross?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Thermal roof survey in High Cross
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water getting in at parapets and stacks and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Villages like High Cross often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
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
- High Cross (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Drones, thermal imaging and High Cross roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from High Cross are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across BN6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to High Cross include Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in High Cross
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 3.4 miles east. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Cross include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
What affects the price in High Cross
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in High Cross?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Albourne CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- When you will get the report
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Nearby places to High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like High Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Cross
Landlords, agents and building managers in High Cross and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.