West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Nyetimber, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Nyetimber, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Nyetimber
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and gaps in loft insulation, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Around Nyetimber, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Nyetimber (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Nyetimber
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Blocked gutters on homes around Nyetimber overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof surveys in Nyetimber: local notes
Nyetimber is within about 1 mile of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rose Green Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Nyetimber is about 2 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Nyetimber across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO21 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Lion Road, Hook Lane and Anson Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Nyetimber include Pagham (1 mile south-west), Aldwick (1 mile east), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (2 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (4 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Near you in Nyetimber
We work in homes and buildings around Avisford, The Regis School and The Lamb pub and the streets around them. Nyetimber’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.4 miles east) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles east).
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Nyetimber, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 safely be seen.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Nyetimber property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- File the images with your roof records
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Common questions in Nyetimber
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nyetimber?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Nyetimber in the area you cover?
Yes, Nyetimber is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nyetimber as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What we can’t see
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:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Nyetimber, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.