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Thermal Roof Survey in Hurstpierpoint
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hurstpierpoint from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Hurstpierpoint
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’re worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces alike.
Places like Hurstpierpoint can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Hurstpierpoint
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Hurstpierpoint, we can come and survey your property. Hurstpierpoint is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across the BN6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road. Hurstpierpoint is on the B2116, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Hurstpierpoint
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Poacher pub and Downlands Community School. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Also near Hurstpierpoint
What else we do in Hurstpierpoint
Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Homes in smaller places like Hurstpierpoint can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- File the images with your roof records
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit to Hurstpierpoint is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Hurstpierpoint: your questions answered
Do you cover Hurstpierpoint?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hurstpierpoint?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hurstpierpoint
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.