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Thermal Roof Survey in Selsfield Common
Thermal roof surveys in Selsfield Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Common roof problems in Selsfield Common
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Thermal roof survey in Selsfield Common
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. 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, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a village or hamlet like Selsfield Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Towns and villages near Selsfield Common
What else we do in Selsfield Common
Why it is worth a survey now in Selsfield Common
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around Selsfield Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Selsfield Common
Will you come out to Selsfield Common?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Selsfield Common listed or in a conservation area?
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 can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Selsfield Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Selsfield Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Flying and imaging in Selsfield Common
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Selsfield Common has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 0.8 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Turners Hill CofE Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Selsfield Common can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH19. Selsfield Common is on the B2028, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
What’s near Selsfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Selsfield Common is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Selsfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake.