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Thermal Roof Survey in Shipley
Thermal roof surveys in Shipley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Shipley
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about cold areas below the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Villages like Shipley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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.
- Place
- Shipley (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Shipley property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What affects the price in Shipley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Shipley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shipley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shipley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Shipley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Shipley, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Older and listed buildings around Shipley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Shipley
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Take a building like Shipley CofE Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
More services for Shipley
Drones, thermal imaging and Shipley roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take an older house close to The Church of St Mary the Virgin: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shipley can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Shipley. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Close and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Shipley
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. Open spaces near Shipley include Knepp Wildland.