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Pre-purchase roof survey in Loxwood, West Sussex
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Loxwood? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Loxwood
We survey roofs for buyers in Loxwood and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and damp timbers or stains in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Loxwood are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Loxwood
How do I find out if my home in Loxwood is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Loxwood within the area you cover?
Yes. Loxwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Loxwood, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Loxwood?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Loxwood
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Why it’s worth a survey now in Loxwood
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a small place like Loxwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Loxwood
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Loxwood homes and their roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For any home in Loxwood, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
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 West Sussex coverage includes Loxwood and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH14. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove. 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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.
Nearby places to Loxwood
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.