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West Barnham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across West Barnham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in West Barnham
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, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Older buildings in small places like West Barnham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Flying and imaging in West Barnham
West Barnham is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Barnham Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Barnham and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks and the roads around them. West Barnham sits on or near the B2233, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around West Barnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms, among other places. West Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in West Barnham
Is my home in West Barnham listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover West Barnham?
Yes, West Barnham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Barnham as anywhere else.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile 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.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. For older village homes like those around West Barnham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Barnham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What affects the price in West Barnham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around West Barnham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.