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Lyminster Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Lyminster, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Lyminster: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and leaks far from where the stain appears, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Lyminster frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Lyminster
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
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How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Lyminster can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Flying and imaging in Lyminster
Lyminster lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. The wider area around Lyminster has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 3.3 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Lyminster is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Lyminster. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in BN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lyminster: Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Lyminster
Around Lyminster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College. The closest station to Lyminster is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Questions from Lyminster
How do I find out if my home in Lyminster is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Lyminster in the area you cover?
Yes, Lyminster is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Common roof problems in Lyminster
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you look after a building such as Lyminster Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive