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Thermal Roof Survey in Whitemans Green
Independent thermal roof surveys in Whitemans Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
When to book a survey in Whitemans Green
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whitemans Green
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and ceilings that feel colder in places, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Whitemans Green, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Whitemans Green
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. For an older or listed building in a place like Whitemans Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whitemans Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A report with photographs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Whitemans Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Whitemans Green?
Yes, Whitemans Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whitemans Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Thermal roof surveys in Whitemans Green: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 0.6 miles south, show how far back building around Whitemans Green goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Whitemans Green, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH17 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road and the roads around them. We also cover Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Around Whitemans Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose And Crown Public House, Warden Park School and Warden Park School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Whitemans Green includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What affects the price in Whitemans Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Whitemans Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
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Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.