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Thermal Roof Survey in Maidenbower
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Maidenbower, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Maidenbower
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are patches of heat loss across the roof and gaps in loft insulation.
Around Maidenbower, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Maidenbower
Is drone flying allowed in Maidenbower?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Maidenbower is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Maidenbower within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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 cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Useful tips for Maidenbower property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: 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. The visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Maidenbower, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Homes in smaller places like Maidenbower can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Maidenbower
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Maidenbower is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. Gravetye Manor, about 4.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Maidenbower. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to St Nicholas' Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Maidenbower is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Maidenbower
Around Maidenbower, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oriel High School, Tilgate Park and The Charcoal Burner pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maidenbower
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.