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Thermal imaging roof survey in West Itchenor, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in West Itchenor and across West Sussex.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Thermal roof survey in West Itchenor
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like West Itchenor may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
West Itchenor: your questions answered
Is my home in West Itchenor listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is West Itchenor in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and West Itchenor is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Drones, thermal imaging and West Itchenor roofs
West Itchenor lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Itchenor can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO20 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Around West Itchenor
West Itchenor’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Itchenor includes Pilsey Island.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like West Itchenor, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
What affects the price in West Itchenor
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
When to book a survey in West Itchenor
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
Around West Itchenor, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top