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Gutter Survey in Broadbridge Heath
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Broadbridge Heath and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Broadbridge Heath: your questions answered
Will you come out to Broadbridge Heath?
Yes, Broadbridge Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Broadbridge Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Gutter survey in Broadbridge Heath
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We’re frequently asked to look into rotten fascias or stained soffits and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Around Broadbridge Heath, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Broadbridge Heath
Also in Broadbridge Heath
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Prices for gutter surveys in Broadbridge Heath
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Broadbridge Heath
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
If you live near a park such as Farlington Strood Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broadbridge Heath
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near St. John's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Shelley Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Broadbridge Heath, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across RH12 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Broadbridge Heath: Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broadbridge Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Tanbridge House School, Farlington Strood Park and Shelley Arms. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to a smaller place like Broadbridge Heath is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- 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.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadbridge Heath
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.