West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Petworth
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Petworth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Petworth: what you get
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, across ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Petworth 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 does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Petworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Petworth
Will you come out to Petworth?
Yes, Petworth is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Petworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Petworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Petworth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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.
What will the report tell me?
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.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Petworth?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
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Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Check outlets after heavy rain
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Petworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Petworth
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we’re asked to look at in Petworth
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Outbuildings and barns around Petworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Petworth
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Flying and imaging in Petworth
About 0.3 miles north lies Petworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Petworth has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Sacred Heart Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Petworth are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Petworth and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane, and we cover them all. Petworth is on the A272 and A283, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Around Petworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Square Tavern, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Petworth includes The Mens.