West Sussex · London and the South East
Westhampnett Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Westhampnett. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Westhampnett, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Westhampnett
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, 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. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Westhampnett, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Places near Westhampnett
Also in Westhampnett
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westhampnett
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen 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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
FAQs for Westhampnett
Is Westhampnett within the area you cover?
Yes, Westhampnett is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Westhampnett listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Flying and imaging in Westhampnett
Westhampnett lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Goodwood House, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westhampnett. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For hotels and guest houses around Westhampnett, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Take a building like The March CofE Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, 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.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Westhampnett work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO18. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Westhampnett
In Westhampnett, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. Westhampnett’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Westhampnett includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.