West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Pyecombe
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Pyecombe and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pyecombe
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Somewhere as small as Pyecombe, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Pyecombe
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pyecombe. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Pyecombe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Pyecombe, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Pyecombe
How do I find out if my home in Pyecombe is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Pyecombe?
Yes, Pyecombe is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Thermal roof surveys around Pyecombe
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Pyecombe, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Downlands Community School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Preston Manor & Gardens lies about 4 miles south, so building around Pyecombe goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you live in an older home near Church of the Transfiguration, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pyecombe can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BN45. Local streets include London Road, School Lane and Church Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Pyecombe
Pyecombe’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Pyecombe include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. For an older or listed building in a place like Pyecombe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pyecombe
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs