West Sussex · London and the South East
West Ashling Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in West Ashling, with photos and a clear written report.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. For older village homes like those around West Ashling, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof survey in West Ashling
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. 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. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and gaps in loft insulation.
Villages like West Ashling frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near West Ashling
What else we do in West Ashling
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in West Ashling
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Ashling?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and West Ashling is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to West Ashling?
Yes, West Ashling is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Flying and imaging in West Ashling
The coast is about 4 miles or less from West Ashling, 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. The wider area around West Ashling has a long history of building, with West Dean House about 4.6 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Funtington Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Ashling is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across PO18 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around West Ashling
We work in homes and buildings around The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. West Ashling’s nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like West Ashling, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.