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Thermal imaging roof survey in Holbrook, West Sussex
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Holbrook and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Holbrook: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and cold areas below the roof.
In a small place like Holbrook, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Holbrook
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For an older or listed building in a place like Holbrook, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Holbrook questions
Do you cover smaller places like Holbrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Holbrook?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Holbrook is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What affects the price in Holbrook
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Holbrook can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Holbrook
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Mark's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holbrook Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Holbrook and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thermal roof surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Holbrook, we cover Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Holbrook
Around Holbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Greenway Academy and Warnham Park. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, about 0.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holbrook include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.