West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Shermanbury, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys around Shermanbury, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Shermanbury: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Shermanbury, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Shermanbury
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Jolesfield CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Shermanbury is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Shermanbury is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road. If you’re just outside Shermanbury, we cover Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shermanbury
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Knepp Wildland.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Shermanbury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Nearby places to Shermanbury
Other services in Shermanbury
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Questions from Shermanbury
Do you cover smaller places like Shermanbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Shermanbury is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shermanbury
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. In a small place like Shermanbury, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.