West Sussex · London and the South East
Sidlesham Common Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Sidlesham Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Sidlesham Common
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent 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. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and moisture around outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sidlesham Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sidlesham Common
Is Sidlesham Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Sidlesham Common in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sidlesham Common as anywhere else.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
When to book a survey in Sidlesham Common
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
In and around Sidlesham Common, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Towns and villages near Sidlesham Common
Other services in Sidlesham Common
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Flying and imaging in Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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 aerial photos and thermal images help.
The streets around a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Sidlesham Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Chichester Road and Jury Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sidlesham Common: Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham Common
In Sidlesham Common, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. The closest station to Sidlesham Common is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Sidlesham Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sidlesham Common
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a place like Sidlesham Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.