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Broomershill Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Broomershill? We carry out gutter surveys in Broomershill and across West Sussex.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Gutter survey in Broomershill
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Typical surveys look at leaks at the gutter joints and overflowing eaves gutters, across fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters.
In a small place like Broomershill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Broomershill (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Broomershill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Broomershill has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Broomershill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Broomershill and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH20 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Broomershill: Codmore Hill (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile south-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north) and Gay Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Broomershill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Broomershill is Pulborough station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (4.4 miles west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The Mens.
Common questions in Broomershill
Will you come out to Broomershill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How quickly is the report sent?
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.
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Broomershill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Broomershill and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Broomershill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- A written report with photographs
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a gutter survey in Broomershill?
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Problems we come across often include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
What a gutter survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.