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Woolbeding Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Woolbeding, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Thermal roof survey in Woolbeding: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you are worried about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Woolbeding are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Woolbeding (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Woolbeding
What else we do in Woolbeding
Useful tips for Woolbeding property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Check outlets after heavy rain
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
When to book a survey in Woolbeding
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of All Hollows, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Woolbeding can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Questions from Woolbeding
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woolbeding?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 carry out roof surveys in Woolbeding?
Yes, Woolbeding is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Thermal roof surveys in Woolbeding: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Woolbeding. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Woolbeding, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Woolbeding is about 6 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. In Woolbeding, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes Woolbeding. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Woolbeding: Stedham (1 mile west), Midhurst (1 mile south-east), Easebourne (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile west) and Bepton Common (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Woolbeding
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Margaret's Convent and Midhurst Rother College. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (3.9 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.