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Thermal imaging roof survey in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in Maplehurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Maplehurst: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We’re frequently asked to look into damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace, on loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Maplehurst, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Maplehurst questions
Is my home in Maplehurst listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Maplehurst?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What we are asked to look at in Maplehurst
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Thermal roof surveys around Maplehurst
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Andrew: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Maplehurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Maplehurst
Maplehurst’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Towns and villages near Maplehurst
What else we do in Maplehurst
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maplehurst
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. For older village homes like those around Maplehurst, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
What we do, step by step
Where it’s 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. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Maplehurst frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.