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Three Bridges Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Three Bridges, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
Common questions in Three Bridges
How do I find out if my home in Three Bridges is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Three Bridges?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Three Bridges is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Thermal roof survey in Three Bridges: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about leaks that are hard to trace and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces alike.
Older cottages and houses around Three Bridges may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
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 by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Three Bridges (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
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, instead of trying repair after repair. Homes in smaller places like Three Bridges can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Three Bridges
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Three Bridges
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Three Bridges and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Three Bridges, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Three Bridges
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
Prices start 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 to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Thermal roof surveys in Three Bridges: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Three Bridges, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Gravetye Manor lies about 4.9 miles south-east, so building around Three Bridges goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Pound Hill Junior School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Three Bridges is about 1 mile east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bookings from Three Bridges are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Thermal roof surveys in RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Ash Road, Mill Road and North Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Three Bridges include Pound Hill (1 mile north-east), Worth (1 mile south-east), Maidenbower (1 mile south-east), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Crawley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Three Bridges
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hazelwick School, Central Sussex College and Grattons Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Three Bridges itself: Three Bridges station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Crawley Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Three Bridges include Tilgate Lake.