West Sussex · London and the South East
Wivelsfield Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Wivelsfield Green and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof surveys around Wivelsfield Green
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Ote Hall Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wivelsfield Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. With Ockenden Manor about 4.3 miles north-west, the area around Wivelsfield Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We visit Wivelsfield Green as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Wivelsfield Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Wivelsfield Green, we cover Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wivelsfield Green
In Wivelsfield Green, that means homes and buildings near The Cock Inn. The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Thermal roof survey in Wivelsfield Green
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, 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. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are damp patches with no obvious cause and damp around chimneys and parapets, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield Green, 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 ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wivelsfield Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wivelsfield Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wivelsfield Green
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wivelsfield Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
FAQs for Wivelsfield Green
Is Wivelsfield Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wivelsfield Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Towns and villages near Wivelsfield Green
What else we do in Wivelsfield Green
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Wivelsfield Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.