West Sussex · London and the South East
Hunston Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hunston and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
About our thermal roof survey in Hunston
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about gaps in loft insulation and leaks far from where the stain appears.
In a village or hamlet like Hunston, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Hunston (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hunston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunston
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Hunston
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunston 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.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Hunston
Hunston lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. The wider area around Hunston has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 4.5 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often 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 a building like North Mundham Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as St Leodegar's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Hunston are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
What’s near Hunston
We work in homes and buildings around Chichester High School For Girls and The Spotted Cow Public House. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
Places near Hunston
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the images with your roof records
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Common questions in Hunston
Do you cover Hunston?
Yes, Hunston is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hunston?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.