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Gutter survey in Ashurst, West Sussex
We carry out gutter surveys in Ashurst and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Ashurst: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Gutter survey in Ashurst: what you get
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you are worried about hoppers and outlets full of debris and overflowing eaves gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ashurst, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently 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 typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ashurst
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Ashurst CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Ashurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Ashurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN44. Local streets include Church Lane and School Lane. We also cover the places around Ashurst: Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Ashurst
In Ashurst, that means homes and buildings near Fountain Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Useful tips for Ashurst property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it is done.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashurst
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Ashurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Ashurst
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Ashurst, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.