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West Hoathly Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in West Hoathly, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Hoathly
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Hoathly and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
About our thermal roof survey in West Hoathly
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’re worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and leaks far from where the stain appears, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like West Hoathly frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in West Hoathly
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Hoathly can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in West Hoathly
Priest House, about 0.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hoathly. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Hoathly can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of the RH19 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to West Hoathly include Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
What’s near West Hoathly
In West Hoathly, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub. West Hoathly’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in West Hoathly?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
The streets around a church such as St Margaret's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near West Hoathly can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in West Hoathly, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
West Hoathly questions
Do you cover smaller places like West Hoathly?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Hoathly?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and West Hoathly is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in West Hoathly?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
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.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.