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South Ambersham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in South Ambersham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Ambersham
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and cold areas below the roof.
Villages like South Ambersham 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Older and listed buildings around South Ambersham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Ambersham
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around South Ambersham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check the loft can be reached safely
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Airspace, weather and South Ambersham roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around South Ambersham has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 1.7 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Midhurst Rother College, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit South Ambersham as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near South Ambersham
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
South Ambersham questions
Do you cover smaller places like South Ambersham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Ambersham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in South Ambersham
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St James: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey