West Sussex · London and the South East
Sidlesham Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Sidlesham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Sidlesham
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moisture around outlets and upstands and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Villages like Sidlesham 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. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Sidlesham questions
Is my home in Sidlesham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Sidlesham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Sidlesham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sidlesham
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 when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why act early in Sidlesham
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a small place like Sidlesham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Sidlesham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Sidlesham, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Thermal roof surveys in Sidlesham: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Sidlesham, 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Sidlesham Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Sidlesham, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sidlesham. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Sidlesham include the B2145. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham
The closest station to Sidlesham is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces