West Sussex · London and the South East
Somerley Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Somerley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Thermal roof survey in Somerley: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed heat escaping through the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Somerley may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Somerley (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Somerley
Is my home in Somerley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Somerley?
Yes. Somerley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
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’re asked to look at in Somerley
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take a building like Birdham CE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Somerley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Somerley: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Somerley, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you live in an older home near St James' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. If you are in Somerley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near Somerley
We work in homes and buildings around The Birdham Public House. For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, about 4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
Nearby places to Somerley
Other services in Somerley
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For older village homes like those around Somerley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.