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West Grinstead Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for West Grinstead and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in West Grinstead
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Somewhere as small as West Grinstead, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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 Grinstead (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. In a small place like West Grinstead, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in West Grinstead
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like West Grinstead, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around West Grinstead
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 check with the council. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
In and around West Grinstead, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Grinstead is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. West Grinstead is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around West Grinstead: Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in West Grinstead
Open spaces near West Grinstead include Knepp Wildland.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Places near West Grinstead
Other services in West Grinstead
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Grinstead
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Grinstead. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in West Grinstead
Do you cover West Grinstead?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in West Grinstead is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.