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Coolham Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Coolham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Coolham
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We’re often asked to look into overflowing eaves gutters and gutters full of debris and silt, across downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a small place like Coolham, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Coolham (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Coolham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Coolham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Coolham
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you will get the report
Questions from Coolham
Is Coolham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Coolham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coolham
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Coolham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coolham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Prices for gutter surveys in Coolham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Coolham homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take a building like William Penn School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Mission Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Coolham, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Coolham. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH13. That includes homes and businesses on Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Coolham
We work in homes and buildings around The Selsey Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Coolham is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Knepp Wildland.