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Balcombe Lane Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Balcombe Lane, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Why act early in Balcombe Lane
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a place like Balcombe Lane, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A written report with photographs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Gutter survey in Balcombe Lane: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’ve noticed fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Balcombe Lane may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Useful tips for Balcombe Lane property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Balcombe Lane, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Balcombe Lane homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Tyes Place, about 3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Balcombe Lane. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Balcombe Lane is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Every address in RH17 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Balcombe Lane
In Balcombe Lane, that means homes and buildings near Oriel High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Balcombe Lane is Balcombe station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Common questions in Balcombe Lane
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Balcombe station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is Balcombe Lane within the area you cover?
Yes, Balcombe Lane is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Balcombe Lane?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.