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Walberton Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Walberton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How a thermal roof survey works in Walberton
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at water that travels before it shows and damp around chimneys and parapets, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Walberton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Walberton
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. For older village homes like those around Walberton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Walberton
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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Useful tips for Walberton property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Common roof problems in Walberton
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Walberton 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Questions from Walberton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walberton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walberton?
Yes, Walberton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Walberton as anywhere else.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Walberton?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Walberton
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Walberton. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Walberton is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Walberton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Walberton
In Walberton, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Walberton is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Walberton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.