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Thermal Roof Survey in Offington
A careful look at the roof at your property in Offington, with photos and a written report.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Offington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Offington: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Offington may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Offington
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you look after a building like Thomas A Becket Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Offington
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Landlords and letting agents in Offington book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Thermal roof surveys around Offington
Offington lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Ecclesden Manor lies about 3.6 miles west, so building around Offington goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Offington is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Offington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN14 and BN13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue. Being close to the A24 and A27, Offington is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Offington include Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
What’s near Offington
We work in homes and buildings around Thomas A Becket First School, The Thomas a Becket pub and Durrington Minature Railway. Offington’s nearest station is West Worthing station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
Towns and villages near Offington
What else we do in Offington
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Offington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Offington
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Offington
How do I find out if my home in Offington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Offington?
Yes. Offington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.