West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Tinsley Green, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Tinsley Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Tinsley Green
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We are frequently asked to look into areas of a flat roof that may hold water and patches of heat loss across the roof, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Tinsley Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
FAQs for Tinsley Green
Is Tinsley Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Tinsley Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Tinsley Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Tinsley Green, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
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.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Towns and villages near Tinsley Green
Also in Tinsley Green
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Tinsley Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Tinsley Green
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older and listed buildings around Tinsley Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Flying and imaging in Tinsley Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Tinsley Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
If you look after a building such as Forge Wood Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Tinsley Green, we can come and survey your property. Tinsley Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We cover every part of the RH10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Radford Road and Steers Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Tinsley Green: Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tinsley Green
Around Tinsley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gatwick School, Worth Park Gardens and Hazelwick School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Tinsley Green includes Tilgate Lake.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Tinsley Green?
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
The streets around a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.