Thermographic Survey in Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis has a housing mix that rewards a closer look. The town centre includes Victorian seaside homes and Regency-styled terraces, while Aldwick and Aldwick Bay hold many grand 1920s and 1930s properties. Those older houses were built before modern insulation standards became routine, so solid walls, timber floors and uninsulated roof spaces can lose heat quickly, especially along exposed coastal elevations near the promenade and the Railway Station conservation area.

Newer places tell a different story. Nursery Fields in Bersted has planning permission for 225 new homes, with 70% private and 5% self-build, while New Barn Lane in Bersted delivered 90 new houses and bungalows that are now occupied. Even modern homes can show thermal weak spots around service penetrations, dormers and roof-wall junctions, so our infrared surveys still add value. London Clay Formation beneath parts of the town, together with sands, silts and gravels in the historic core, also makes it sensible to watch for movement cracks and the air leakage that often follows them.

Thermal images use a colour scale, usually from cold blues through greens to hot reds and whites. Cold areas often point to missing insulation, draughts or wet materials, while warmer bands can show heat building up behind a defect or around electrical equipment. The picture is only useful when it is read in context, so our surveyors compare the image with the room layout, the weather conditions and the construction type before drawing a conclusion.

False readings can appear after bright sun, on reflective surfaces or on south-facing walls that have warmed up during the day, which is common on properties close to the seafront in Bognor Regis. Glazed doors, shiny metal trim and recent rain can also alter the surface reading. That is why we annotate each image and explain why a mark is likely to be an insulation gap, a moisture path or just a surface effect that does not need repair.

Thermal imaging surveys in Bognor Regis start from £300, which makes them a practical addition to a pre-purchase check or an energy-efficiency review. The price covers external and internal infrared scans, image analysis and an annotated report that explains the findings in plain language. For homes near Steyne and Waterloo Square, or a larger house in Aldwick Bay, the time needed on site can be longer, so size and layout have a direct effect on the final quote.

Our thermal imaging specialists look for the clearest weather window before booking the visit, because the quality of the result depends on contrast as much as on the camera. A home in the old town, a flat by the station, and a new build in Bersted will all need a slightly different approach. The report then points to sensible upgrades, from loft insulation and draft sealing to a fuller follow-up survey where the thermal pattern suggests a deeper building issue.