West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Sutton, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sutton, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
About our thermal roof survey in Sutton
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Sutton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Sutton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Sutton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Sutton?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Bignor Roman Villa lies about 0.8 miles east, so building around Sutton goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sutton
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you’re in Sutton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Sutton include Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sutton
Sutton’s nearest station is Amberley station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Useful tips for Sutton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Common questions in Sutton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sutton?
Yes, Sutton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Sutton within the area you cover?
Yes, Sutton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a small place like Sutton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.