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Shopwyke Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shopwyke. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shopwyke
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shopwyke. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a thermal roof survey works in Shopwyke
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet areas near outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Shopwyke, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Shopwyke?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for Shopwyke
Are there drone restrictions around Shopwyke?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Shopwyke is about 2 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Shopwyke?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Thermal roof surveys in Shopwyke: local notes
Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Goodwood House, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shopwyke. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Westbourne House School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Shopwyke, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Shopwyke is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Coach Road and Drayton Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shopwyke include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Shopwyke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Shopwyke
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shopwyke
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Shopwyke, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.