West Sussex · London and the South East
Nuthurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Nuthurst and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Thermal roof survey in Nuthurst: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Villages like Nuthurst frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Nuthurst roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Nuthurst and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Nuthurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Nuthurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leonardslee, among other places. Nuthurst’s nearest station is Horsham station, about 3.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nuthurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Nuthurst
Is Nuthurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Nuthurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nuthurst as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nuthurst?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Nuthurst, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Nuthurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we are asked to look at in Nuthurst
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included