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Thermal imaging roof survey in Lidsey, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lidsey and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Lidsey: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We’re often asked to look into damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lidsey, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
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
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lidsey roofs
Lidsey is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Goodwood House, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lidsey. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Lidsey is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Lidsey. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Lidsey include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Around Lidsey
Around Lidsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Places near Lidsey
FAQs for Lidsey
Is Lidsey in the area you cover?
Yes, Lidsey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Lidsey is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Lidsey?
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
Anyone responsible for a site like Aldingbourne Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Lidsey frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.