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Gutter Survey in Brooks Green
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Brooks Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Brooks Green: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Brooks Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Brooks Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Local roofs in Brooks Green
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Barns Green Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Brooks Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brooks Green can all book gutter surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Brooks Green. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH13. You will find streets such as Trout Lane, Woodland Avenue and Emms Lane. We also cover Barns Green (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles north), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Maplehurst (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Around Brooks Green
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brooks Green include Knepp Wildland.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Brooks Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brooks Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Around Brooks Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check downpipe clips are holding
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Pipes below ground level
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Brooks Green
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters