West Sussex · London and the South East
Copthorne Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Copthorne, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Copthorne: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters packed with leaves or moss and joints that drip after rain.
Houses in smaller places like Copthorne can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Where
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
When to book a survey in Copthorne
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. 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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Living close to Worth Park Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Questions from Copthorne
Is Copthorne within the area you cover?
Yes, Copthorne is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Copthorne is listed?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Also near Copthorne
What else we do in Copthorne
Why it’s worth a survey now in Copthorne
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a smaller place like Copthorne, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Copthorne. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What a gutter survey looks like in Copthorne
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Copthorne has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 4.5 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Fairway Infant 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 John's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Copthorne as part of our work across London and the South East. Copthorne is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Surveys in RH10 and RH6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands. Copthorne is on the A264, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Around Copthorne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Worth Park Gardens, The Cherry Tree pub and Hazelwick School. The closest station to Copthorne is Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Copthorne include Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to Copthorne is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know 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 safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters