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Loxwood Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Loxwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
How a drone roof survey works in Loxwood
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’re worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and vegetation in valleys and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs alike.
Villages like Loxwood often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Loxwood questions
Is drone flying allowed in Loxwood?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loxwood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Loxwood
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building like Loxwood Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Loxwood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
Drone roof surveys in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
What’s near Loxwood
Open spaces near Loxwood include Shillinglee Lake.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Loxwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Loxwood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.