West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Kingsfold
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kingsfold. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Thermal roof survey in Kingsfold
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Villages like Kingsfold often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Kingsfold
Other services in Kingsfold
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Kingsfold, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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 carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Kingsfold roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For any home in Kingsfold, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Kingsfold as part of our work across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH12 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Around Kingsfold
In Kingsfold, that means homes and buildings near The Dog and Duck Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Warnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Kingsfold
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For properties in and around Kingsfold, we look at whatever is safely visible and explain what we find.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Kingsfold questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingsfold?
Yes, Kingsfold is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingsfold?
Yes. Kingsfold is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.