West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Shripney
Independent thermal roof surveys in Shripney. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Shripney
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and leaks that are hard to trace.
Some older homes in villages like Shripney are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shripney (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common roof problems in Shripney
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Cross Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
Shripney: your questions answered
Do you cover Shripney?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shripney as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Shripney 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’s 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Drones, thermal imaging and Shripney roofs
Shripney lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. 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.
If you look after a building like Bersted Green Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In Shripney, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Shripney is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO22 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Shripney: Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
What’s near Shripney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Shripney, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Shripney
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Shripney, 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.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.