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Kingston by Sea Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Kingston by Sea, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Kingston by Sea
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about heat escaping through the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Even in a smaller place like Kingston by Sea, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, 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 Standard Survey adds 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.
- Place
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kingston by Sea
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Kingston by Sea, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Kingston by Sea
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
For a price for your roof in Kingston by Sea, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Questions from Kingston by Sea
Is Kingston by Sea within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston by Sea?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Kingston by Sea doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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When to book a survey in Kingston by Sea
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to St Michael and All Angels Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Drones, thermal imaging and Kingston by Sea roofs
Kingston by Sea is within about 2 miles of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Kingston by Sea is about 3 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you look after a building like Glebe Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 1 mile east, show how far back building around Kingston by Sea goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Kingston by Sea, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Kingston by Sea is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Thermal roof surveys in BN42 and BN43 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road. Being close to the A270, Kingston by Sea is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Kingston by Sea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Benfield Hill, Shoreham College and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Kingston by Sea is Southwick station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.