West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Rudgwick
Need a thermal roof survey in Rudgwick? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Common questions in Rudgwick
Is Rudgwick within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
About our thermal roof survey in Rudgwick
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are frequently asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Rudgwick, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rudgwick
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Rudgwick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Older and listed buildings around Rudgwick may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rudgwick
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rudgwick. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Rudgwick
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Rudgwick Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rudgwick and nearby. Rudgwick is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. We also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Near you in Rudgwick
We work in homes and buildings around Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. Rudgwick’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.