West Sussex · London and the South East
Lower Beeding Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Lower Beeding, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Beeding
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof survey in Lower Beeding
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’re worried about cold areas below the roof and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Beeding, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Lower Beeding (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Lower Beeding, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Lower Beeding book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Lower Beeding
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lower Beeding roofs
Historic houses such as Tyes Place, about 4.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Lower Beeding goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Lower Beeding is about 4 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in Lower Beeding, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Fir Tree Close, Church Close and Trinity Field or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Lower Beeding: Monk's Gate (1 mile west), Mannings Heath (1 mile north-west), Crabtree (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (1 mile north-east) and Slaugham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Around Lower Beeding
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newells Preparatory School and Leonardslee and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
Lower Beeding questions
How do I find out if my home in Lower Beeding is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Beeding?
Yes. Lower Beeding is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
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.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.