West Sussex · London and the South East
West Lavington Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in West Lavington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in West Lavington
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. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’re worried about damp patches with no obvious cause and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof alike.
Villages like West Lavington frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a place like West Lavington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Lavington
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in West Lavington
Is West Lavington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is West Lavington in the area you cover?
Yes, West Lavington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I book a survey in West Lavington?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What affects the price in West Lavington
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Lavington
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Thermal roof surveys around West Lavington
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around West Lavington means lost rooms as well as repairs. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 0.6 miles north, show how far back building around West Lavington goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in West Lavington and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover West Lavington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in GU29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
What’s near West Lavington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Midhurst Rother College, St Margaret's Convent and Crown House. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Graffham Common.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around West Lavington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces