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Thermal Roof Survey in Middleton-on-Sea
Thermal roof surveys in Middleton-on-Sea, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Middleton-on-Sea
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ceilings that feel colder in places and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Even in a smaller place like Middleton-on-Sea, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
FAQs for Middleton-on-Sea
Is my home in Middleton-on-Sea listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Middleton-on-Sea?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Middleton-on-Sea as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Towns and villages near Middleton-on-Sea
More services for Middleton-on-Sea
Drones, thermal imaging and Middleton-on-Sea roofs
Middleton-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. 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 the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Middleton-on-Sea, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Middleton-on-Sea is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO22 and BN18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Around Middleton-on-Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Felpham Community College. The closest station to Middleton-on-Sea is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
When to book a survey in Middleton-on-Sea
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Take an older house close to St Nicholas Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Blocked gutters on homes around Middleton-on-Sea overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Middleton-on-Sea
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Middleton-on-Sea doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions