West Sussex · London and the South East
Slough Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Slough Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What we are asked to look at in Slough Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you look after a building like Warden Park School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slough Green
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
In a small place like Slough Green, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Slough Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Slough Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Slough Green 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Slough Green
Is Slough Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Slough Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Slough Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Drones, thermal imaging and Slough Green roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.3 miles north lies Tyes Place, a reminder of how long the area around Slough Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Slough Green is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Slough Green and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes Slough Green and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Whitemans Green (1 mile east), Warninglid (1 mile west), Staplefield (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile east) and Cuckfield (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Slough Green
The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Cuckfield Museum (1.4 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (3.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.