West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wiston, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Wiston, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wiston
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moisture around outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation.
Somewhere as small as Wiston, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wiston (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Wiston
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Nearby places to Wiston
Other services in Wiston
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
FAQs for Wiston
Is Wiston in the area you cover?
Yes, Wiston is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Wiston?
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 booking.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
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.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Wiston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Thermal roof surveys around Wiston
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
In and around Wiston, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Wiston is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Wiston include Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Wiston
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Wiston includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.