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Thermal Roof Survey in Littlehampton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Littlehampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littlehampton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How a thermal roof survey works in Littlehampton
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We’re often asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
In older houses around Littlehampton, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. A thermal camera shows those cold and warm patches, and some of them can point to moisture. What it shows is surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings, while drone photos show the outside of the same roof. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Littlehampton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littlehampton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I need to do before a survey in Littlehampton?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for Littlehampton help us plan the visit.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Leave it or get it looked at?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Around Littlehampton, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
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 can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Littlehampton, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Towns and villages near Littlehampton
Also in Littlehampton
Drones, thermal imaging and Littlehampton roofs
Littlehampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Littlehampton Academy will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Littlehampton as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Littlehampton. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN17 and BN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close and the roads around them. Littlehampton sits on or near the A259 and A284, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex.
What’s near Littlehampton
We work in homes and buildings around River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College and the streets around them. Littlehampton’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Littlehampton include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Littlehampton
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Ecclesden Manor, about 2.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littlehampton. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times