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Thermal Roof Survey in Strettington
Thermal roof surveys in Strettington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Strettington
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. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Strettington, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Strettington
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Strettington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Strettington
Is drone flying allowed in Strettington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Strettington is about 2 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Strettington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What we’re asked to look at in Strettington
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Problems we come across often include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Towns and villages near Strettington
What else we do in Strettington
Landlord and commercial surveys in Strettington
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Strettington, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Airspace, weather and Strettington roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. About 0.9 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Strettington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Strettington is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Strettington and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across the PO18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Strettington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School and the streets around them. The closest station to Strettington is Chichester station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.