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Thermal imaging roof survey in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Need a thermal roof survey in Woodmancote? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Woodmancote
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. 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, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Woodmancote, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
Places near Woodmancote
What else we do in Woodmancote
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Woodmancote
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For any home in Woodmancote, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Woodmancote and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Woodmancote
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tottington Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). The countryside around Woodmancote includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Woodmancote
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Woodmancote, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Woodmancote
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Woodmancote
Do you cover Woodmancote?
Yes, Woodmancote is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Woodmancote as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Woodmancote?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.