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Thermal Roof Survey in Slinfold
A careful look at the roof at your property in Slinfold, with photos and a written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Slinfold
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. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Slinfold, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Slinfold?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Slinfold CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys in Slinfold: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Slinfold, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Slinfold. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Thermal roof surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Park Road and West Way or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
What’s near Slinfold
Around Slinfold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Farlington Strood Park and Tanbridge House School and the streets around them. Slinfold’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR.
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Slinfold can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Slinfold
How do I find out if my home in Slinfold is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Slinfold?
Yes, Slinfold is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this a RICS 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll then get the report by email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a place like Slinfold, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Slinfold, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.