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Thermal imaging roof survey in South Mundham, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys in South Mundham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
About our thermal roof survey in South Mundham
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
Somewhere as small as South Mundham, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- South Mundham (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for South Mundham
Is South Mundham in the area you cover?
Yes, South Mundham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Mundham?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
What a thermal roof survey looks like in South Mundham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from South Mundham. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like North Mundham Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit South Mundham as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Manor Lane and Honer Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around South Mundham: Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
What’s near South Mundham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls and Avisford, among other places. The closest station to South Mundham is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like South Mundham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Why act early in South Mundham
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like South Mundham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available