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Thermal imaging roof survey in Southwick, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Southwick, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
About our thermal roof survey in Southwick
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. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and stains that keep coming back.
Around Southwick, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Southwick
Southwick is within about 1 mile of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 3 miles from Southwick. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Portslade Manor, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southwick. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Eastbrook Primary Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In Southwick, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Southwick is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Surveys in BN42, BN41 and BN43 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street and the roads around them. With the A259 and A270 close by, Southwick is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Southwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shoreham Academy, Benfield Hill and The Ship Inn. Southwick has its own railway station: Southwick station. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
What we’re asked to look at in Southwick
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you run a business near Churchill Square, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a survey in Southwick, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop 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.
Advice
Southwick questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southwick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Southwick?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Southwick is about 3 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Southwick
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs