West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lodsworth, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lodsworth, with photos and a written report.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water that travels before it shows
Useful tips for Lodsworth property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
How a thermal roof survey works in Lodsworth
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Common reasons to book are missing or slipped insulation and stains that keep coming back, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Lodsworth, 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 ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Lodsworth
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 suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Flying and imaging in Lodsworth
With Cowdray House about 2.4 miles south-west, Lodsworth sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lodsworth, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lodsworth is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU28. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft. We also cover the places around Lodsworth: Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Lodsworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hollist Arms Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lodsworth include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
FAQs for Lodsworth
How do I find out if my home in Lodsworth is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Lodsworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Lodsworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lodsworth as anywhere else.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Lodsworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Lodsworth, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.