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Thermal imaging roof survey in Westmeston, West Sussex
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westmeston. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westmeston
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Somewhere as small as Westmeston, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older and listed buildings around Westmeston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westmeston
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Westmeston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Flying and imaging in Westmeston
With Preston Manor & Gardens about 4.9 miles south-west, Westmeston sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Martin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westmeston. Westmeston is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Westmeston include Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Westmeston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Hotel and Downlands Community School. Westmeston’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Westmeston includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Westmeston
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Take a building like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
Also near Westmeston
What else we do in Westmeston
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westmeston
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Westmeston
Do you cover Westmeston?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Westmeston is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westmeston?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.