West Sussex · London and the South East
Loxwood Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Loxwood and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Loxwood
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed choked outlets and gutters and damaged pots and flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Loxwood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting 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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Loxwood
Other services in Loxwood
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Loxwood: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Loxwood and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of RH14 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Loxwood: Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Around Loxwood
Not far away are Shillinglee Lake.
Loxwood: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Loxwood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Loxwood?
Yes, Loxwood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What we’re asked to look at in Loxwood
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you look after a building such as Loxwood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Loxwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.