West Sussex · London and the South East
Thakeham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Thakeham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Thakeham
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thakeham
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that are hard to trace and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Some older homes in villages like Thakeham are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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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, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Thakeham
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. For older village homes like those around Thakeham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Thakeham
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Thakeham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thakeham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Thakeham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Thakeham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Thakeham
Parham House, about 3.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thakeham. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Rydon Community College: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you are in Thakeham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across RH20 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Thakeham: Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Thakeham
The closest station to Thakeham is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Thakeham 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.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Thakeham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Thakeham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.