West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Wick
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wick, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Wick
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and patches of heat loss across the roof, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
In smaller places like Wick, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wick (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wick
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Towns and villages near Wick
Also in Wick
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Wick, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
FAQs for Wick
Will you come out to Wick?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Wick in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Wick is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Flying and imaging in Wick
Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wick goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Lyminster Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints, 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.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Wick are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft. Being close to the B2284, Wick is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Wick include Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. In an older home around Wick, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wick
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Wick
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Wick means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof