West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in West Marden
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for West Marden and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
About our thermal roof survey in West Marden
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed water that travels before it shows and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like West Marden may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- West Marden (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in West Marden: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Uppark, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around West Marden goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. West Marden is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. West Marden is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to West Marden include Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
What’s near West Marden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Marden includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Also near West Marden
What else we do in West Marden
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Questions from West Marden
Do you cover West Marden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in West Marden as anywhere else.
Is my home in West Marden listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in West Marden?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like West Marden needs a little journey planning: 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 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in West Marden
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 commit. Around West Marden, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.