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Gutter Survey in Bolney
Gutter surveys across Bolney, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
About our gutter survey in Bolney
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like Bolney, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Bolney (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Bolney
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Landlords with a home close to Wivelsfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
What a gutter survey looks like in Bolney
The wider area around Bolney has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 2.5 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary Magdalene's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bolney CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you’re in Bolney, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Bolney and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH17 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bolney: Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Bolney
The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Bolney can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Why act early in Bolney
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Outbuildings and barns around Bolney are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Bolney
How do I find out if my home in Bolney is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wivelsfield station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.