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Waterbeach Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Waterbeach from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
How a thermal roof survey works in Waterbeach
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’re worried about stains that keep coming back and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Waterbeach are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Waterbeach. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Airspace, weather and Waterbeach roofs
With Goodwood House about 0.5 miles north-west, Waterbeach sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Waterbeach is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Waterbeach and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the PO18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Waterbeach
The closest station to Waterbeach is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Waterbeach
Is my home in Waterbeach listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Waterbeach?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Waterbeach is about 2 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Waterbeach?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email 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 do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- File the images with your roof records
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Waterbeach needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
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How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.