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Thermal imaging roof survey in Staplefield, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Staplefield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
What we are asked to look at in Staplefield
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Take a building like St Mark's CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Staplefield
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. Typical surveys look at wet areas near outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Staplefield, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Staplefield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Questions from Staplefield
Is Staplefield in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Staplefield as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Staplefield is listed?
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.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
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.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Staplefield 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.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Staplefield
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Staplefield
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Staplefield has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 0.4 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Staplefield. Staplefield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Around Staplefield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Victory Inn, among other places. The closest station to Staplefield is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Staplefield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.