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Gutter Survey in Coneyhurst
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Coneyhurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Coneyhurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
About our gutter survey in Coneyhurst
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We survey outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about overflowing valley or parapet gutters and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a small place like Coneyhurst, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Coneyhurst (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What a gutter survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
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 does not.
Roofs we survey in Coneyhurst
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
Coneyhurst homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 4.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Coneyhurst goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Coneyhurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Coneyhurst is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Coneyhurst is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH14 postcode area for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Billingshurst (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (3 miles north), Newpound Common (3 miles north-west), The Haven (4 miles north) and Slinfold (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south).
What’s near Coneyhurst
Coneyhurst’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Common questions in Coneyhurst
Will you come out to Coneyhurst?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coneyhurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Common roof problems in Coneyhurst
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Weald School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Coneyhurst and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.