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Thermal imaging roof survey in Sharpthorne, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Sharpthorne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
What affects the price in Sharpthorne
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Thermal roof survey in Sharpthorne: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at leaks that are hard to trace and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Sharpthorne, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Sharpthorne: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Sharpthorne?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sharpthorne?
Yes, Sharpthorne is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sharpthorne as anywhere else.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Sharpthorne?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Sharpthorne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Airspace, weather and Sharpthorne roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Priest House, about 0.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sharpthorne. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Margaret's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building like West Hoathly CofE Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Sharpthorne and the rest of West Sussex. Sharpthorne is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH19. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field and the roads around them. If you are just outside Sharpthorne, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Sharpthorne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sharpthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sharpthorne
Repeated repairs that do not 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. Older and listed buildings around Sharpthorne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sharpthorne
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sharpthorne
Where a roof is shared: 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.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.