West Sussex · London and the South East
Newpound Common Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Newpound Common, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Newpound Common
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Newpound Common may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Towns and villages near Newpound Common
What else we do in Newpound Common
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Newpound Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Newpound Common: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Newpound Common is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Newpound Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Newpound Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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 booking.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newpound Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Proving moisture from the images alone
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. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Why act early in Newpound Common
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Newpound Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Newpound Common
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wisborough Green Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Newpound Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Newpound Common. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH14 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Newpound and Newpound Lane. If you are just outside Newpound Common, we cover Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Near you in Newpound Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School, among other places. The closest station to Newpound Common is Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east. For a walk, there is The Mens.