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Barns Green Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Barns Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Why it is worth a survey now in Barns Green
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. For older village homes like those around Barns Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Gutter survey in Barns Green
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. Common reasons to book are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and joints that drip after rain, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Barns Green 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like 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, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Barns Green, a postcode doesn’t 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 agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Common roof problems in Barns Green
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Barns Green Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you as soon as it is ready.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Places near Barns Green
Also in Barns Green
Local roofs in Barns Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand 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.
If you let a flat or house near Christs Hospital station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Barns Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Barns Green: Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Barns Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Barns Green includes Knepp Wildland.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Barns Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Christs Hospital station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Barns Green 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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
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’ll note that in the report.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.