West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Nutbourne, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
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.
About our thermal roof survey in Nutbourne
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, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are often asked to look into possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp patches with no obvious cause, across commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Nutbourne frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Nutbourne
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Nutbourne: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nutbourne?
Yes, Nutbourne is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nutbourne as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Nutbourne is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do I need to be at home?
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.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Thermal roof surveys around Nutbourne
Nutbourne is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like St Wilfrid's Church and Hall are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Warblington Castle lies about 3.6 miles west, so building around Nutbourne goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like Chidham Parochial Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Nutbourne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Nutbourne is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Thermal roof surveys in PO18 and PO10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Around Nutbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Eames Farm and Bourne Community College. There is a railway station in Nutbourne itself: Nutbourne station. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Useful tips for Nutbourne property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Nutbourne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. 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.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Nutbourne, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.