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Thermal imaging roof survey in Worth, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Worth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
Questions from Worth
How do I find out if my home in Worth is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Worth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
About our thermal roof survey in Worth
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, on loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Places like Worth can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Worth (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Worth, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
When to book a survey in Worth
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Problems we come across often include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas' Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near Worth
Other services in Worth
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Worth is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Worth: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. With Gravetye Manor about 4.2 miles south-east, Worth sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Maidenbower Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Worth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Worth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH10. You’ll find streets such as Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Worth
In Worth, that means homes and buildings near Oriel High School, Worth Park Gardens and Dem Shish pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Worth include Tilgate Lake.