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Thermal imaging roof survey in Patching, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Patching. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check the loft can be reached safely
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Thermal roof survey in Patching
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and missing or slipped insulation.
Some older homes in villages like Patching are 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Patching (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Patching
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Patching
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold areas below the roof
If you look after a building such as Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Patching: your questions answered
Will you come out to Patching?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Patching listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For older village homes like those around Patching, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Patching, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Airspace, weather and Patching roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Patching, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Ecclesden Manor, about 1.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Patching. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Divine: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Patching and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Patching is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in BN13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street and Coldharbour Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Patching
In Patching, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood, among other places. Patching’s nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.