West Sussex · London and the South East
Westerton Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Westerton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Westerton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Westerton
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. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’re worried about leaks that are hard to trace and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Westerton are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Westerton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westerton
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Also near Westerton
Also in Westerton
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
When to book a survey in Westerton
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Common questions in Westerton
Do you cover smaller places like Westerton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Westerton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Flying and imaging in Westerton
Goodwood Aerodrome is about 1 mile from Westerton. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. The wider area around Westerton has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 0.8 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as The March CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Westerton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Westerton and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO18 for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Near you in Westerton
In Westerton, that means homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls, Westbourne House School and The Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. The closest station to Westerton is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Westerton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.