West Sussex · London and the South East
Ifieldwood Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ifieldwood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof surveys in Ifieldwood: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark like St Margaret's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Take a building like The Mill Primary Academy: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ifieldwood and nearby. Ifieldwood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Here we cover the RH11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ifieldwood
Around Ifieldwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ifieldwood include Tilgate Lake.
About our thermal roof survey in Ifieldwood
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Ifieldwood, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we’re asked to look at in Ifieldwood
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ifieldwood
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Ifieldwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
FAQs for Ifieldwood
Is Ifieldwood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ifieldwood?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Ifieldwood, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
What happens next?
You’ll 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 need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ifieldwood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.