West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Loxwood
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Loxwood and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Loxwood
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Loxwood often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Loxwood
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Airspace, weather and Loxwood roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loxwood Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Loxwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Loxwood and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RH14 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove. We also cover the places around Loxwood: Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Around Loxwood
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
Questions from Loxwood
Is Loxwood within the area you cover?
Yes. Loxwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Loxwood 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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Loxwood, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Loxwood, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Common roof problems in Loxwood
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: 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 any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
Towns and villages near Loxwood
What else we do in Loxwood
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.