West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Tilgate
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Tilgate. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Useful tips for Tilgate property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Thermal roof survey in Tilgate: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and gaps in loft insulation.
Older cottages and houses around Tilgate 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Tilgate
Tyes Place, about 4.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tilgate. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Tilgate is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs can be hard to see from the street, which is where a drone or thermal camera helps.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as The Oaks Primary School & Nursery, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Tilgate is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Tilgate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Surveys in RH10 and RH11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Tilgate: Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Around Tilgate
We work in homes and buildings around Thomas Bennett Community College, The Grasshopper pub and Tilgate Park, among other places. Tilgate’s nearest station is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
FAQs for Tilgate
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Tilgate?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Tilgate is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is Tilgate within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilgate
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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 around your tenants.
Nearby places to Tilgate
What else we do in Tilgate
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Tilgate, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tilgate
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Tilgate, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Tilgate?
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included