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Thermal imaging roof survey in Oving, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Oving. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Thermal roof survey in Oving
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. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Oving, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Oving (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Oving
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Oving?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is my home in Oving listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Oving are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oving
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Oving, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Also near Oving
Also in Oving
Drones, thermal imaging and Oving roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Oving. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Goodwood Aerodrome is about 3 miles from Oving. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building around Oving goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as Westbourne House School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Oving is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Oving and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO20. We cover properties on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
What’s near Oving
Around Oving, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tangmere Primary Academy and Chichester High School For Girls. Oving’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).