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Thermal imaging roof survey in Iping, West Sussex
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Iping and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Thermal roof survey in Iping: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Iping may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Iping (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Iping frequently 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 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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FAQs for Iping
How do I find out if my home in Iping is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Iping?
Yes, Iping is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Towns and villages near Iping
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When to book a survey in Iping
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: 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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you’ll get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Airspace, weather and Iping roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Cowdray House, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Iping. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Stedham Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Iping is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Iping. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of GU29 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Around Iping
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College, among other places. The closest station to Iping is Liphook station, roughly 5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.