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Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Beeding
Wondering about the roof at a property in Upper Beeding? You can book a thermal roof survey in Upper Beeding and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Stains that keep coming back
Airspace, weather and Upper Beeding roofs
Upper Beeding lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Portslade Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Beeding. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Hotels and guest houses near Upper Beeding cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take a building like Upper Beeding Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Upper Beeding for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Upper Beeding include Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Around Upper Beeding
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) and Steyning Grammar School. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.6 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
Thermal roof survey in Upper Beeding
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re often asked to look into patches of heat loss across the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Villages like Upper Beeding frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Upper Beeding
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Questions from Upper Beeding
Will you come out to Upper Beeding?
Yes. Upper Beeding is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Upper Beeding?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upper Beeding is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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 back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Upper Beeding can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Towns and villages near Upper Beeding
What else we do in Upper Beeding
Useful tips for Upper Beeding property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Beeding
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.