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Roof survey in Loxwood, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Loxwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Loxwood
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Loxwood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Loxwood
Is my home in Loxwood listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Loxwood in the area you cover?
Yes, Loxwood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Useful tips for Loxwood property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
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For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Loxwood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Why act early in Loxwood
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For older village homes like those around Loxwood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What affects the price in Loxwood
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for roof surveys in Loxwood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Loxwood
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loxwood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Loxwood and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in RH14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in 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).
Landmarks near Loxwood
The countryside around Loxwood includes Shillinglee Lake.