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Gutter survey in Blackstone, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Blackstone, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
About our gutter survey in Blackstone
We carry out gutter surveys in Blackstone as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into joints that drip after rain and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, across downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Blackstone 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Blackstone (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Useful tips for Blackstone property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
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What else we do in Blackstone
Common questions in Blackstone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blackstone?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Blackstone?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Blackstone, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Gutter surveys around Blackstone
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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Blackstone is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN5 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Blackstone
The closest station to Blackstone is Hassocks station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Blackstone include Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Blackstone, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Blackstone, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Blackstone
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters