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Tortington Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tortington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Tortington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tortington
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photographs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tortington
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 cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed damp patches with no obvious cause and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Tortington, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Tortington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Tortington?
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, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Arundel CofE Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Towns and villages near Tortington
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Questions from Tortington
Will you come out to Tortington?
Yes, Tortington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Tortington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Drones, thermal imaging and Tortington roofs
Tortington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Ecclesden Manor, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tortington. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tortington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Tortington
We work in homes and buildings around The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Tortington itself: Ford station. A little further out are Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tortington include WWT Arundel.