West Sussex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Worth Abbey, West Sussex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Worth Abbey, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Worth Abbey
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. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Worth Abbey are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Worth Abbey
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, 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.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Worth Abbey
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Mall, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you live in an older home near Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Worth Abbey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Worth Abbey is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Worth Abbey
Worth Abbey’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Worth Abbey includes Tilgate Lake.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Worth Abbey?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Take a building like Oriel High School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Worth Abbey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Worth Abbey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Worth Abbey
Do you cover smaller places like Worth Abbey?
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 as you book.
Is my home in Worth Abbey listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.