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Thermal imaging roof survey in Littleworth, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Littleworth, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Littleworth questions
Is Littleworth in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Littleworth is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Littleworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Thermal roof survey in Littleworth
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Littleworth, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Littleworth roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Jolesfield CofE Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Littleworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Littleworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Littleworth: Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Littleworth
The countryside around Littleworth includes Knepp Wildland.
Common roof problems in Littleworth
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
The streets around a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
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The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Littleworth, 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.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Around Littleworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Littleworth
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Littleworth
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes