West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Itchingfield
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Itchingfield.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Flying and imaging in Itchingfield
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a building such as Barns Green Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicolas: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Itchingfield is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Itchingfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RH13 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Near you in Itchingfield
Around Itchingfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tanbridge House School. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Itchingfield
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed water that travels before it shows and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Itchingfield may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Itchingfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Useful tips for Itchingfield property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- File the images with your roof records
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check the loft can be reached safely
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Towns and villages near Itchingfield
What else we do in Itchingfield
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Landlords and letting agents in Itchingfield book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Itchingfield
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it is worth a survey now in Itchingfield
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older and listed buildings around Itchingfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Itchingfield
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Itchingfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Itchingfield?
Yes, Itchingfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Itchingfield?
Yes, Itchingfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.