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Thermal imaging roof survey in Pulborough, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys across Pulborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof survey in Pulborough: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and leaks far from where the stain appears, across ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Pulborough may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Pulborough
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Pulborough is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
FAQs for Pulborough
Do you cover Pulborough?
Yes, Pulborough is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pulborough?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
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. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Pulborough
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
Towns and villages near Pulborough
Also in Pulborough
Airspace, weather and Pulborough roofs
With Old Place Manor about 0.4 miles west, Pulborough sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Pulborough and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Pulborough and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH20. We cover properties on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close. Pulborough is on the A283, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Pulborough: Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around Pulborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Oddfellows Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Pulborough is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Pulborough include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes