West Sussex · London and the South East
Ashurst Wood Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Ashurst Wood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Ashurst Wood: 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 stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Ashurst Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Ashurst Wood
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Hammerwood Park, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ashurst Wood goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Dunstan are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Ashurst Wood Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Ashurst Wood. Ashurst Wood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close. Close by, we survey roofs in East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Ashurst Wood
We work in homes and buildings around The Maypole Inn, Sackville School and Stoke Brunswick School. Ashurst Wood’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashurst Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.
Also near Ashurst Wood
What else we do in Ashurst Wood
Questions from Ashurst Wood
Is my home in Ashurst Wood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near East Grinstead station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Ashurst Wood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What affects the price in Ashurst Wood
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Ashurst Wood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a small place like Ashurst Wood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.