West Sussex · London and the South East
Turners Hill Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Turners Hill, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Turners Hill: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at patches of heat loss across the roof and cold areas below the roof, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Turners Hill, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Turners Hill (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Turners Hill
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you look after a building like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common questions in Turners Hill
Will you come out to Turners Hill?
Yes. Turners Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Turners Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Flying and imaging in Turners Hill
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Turners Hill has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 1.6 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Turners Hill is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Roofs in Turners Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Turners Hill and the places around it.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, East Street and Willow Ridge or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Crawley Down (1 mile north), Snow Hill (2 miles north), Furnace Wood (3 miles north), Saint Hill Green (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Turners Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.6 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (5 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
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What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Turners Hill
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Turners Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Turners Hill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.