West Sussex · London and the South East
Poling Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Poling, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How a thermal roof survey works in Poling
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are missing or slipped insulation and moisture around outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Poling may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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 doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For an older or listed building in a place like Poling, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Poling
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Poling
Is Poling within the area you cover?
Yes. Poling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Poling?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Poling?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Poling, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Poling property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Nearby places to Poling
Also in Poling
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
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.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Airspace, weather and Poling roofs
Poling is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Ecclesden Manor lies about 2 miles east, so building around Poling goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like The Littlehampton Academy will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Poling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Poling is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Near you in Poling
For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Poling include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.