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Gutter survey in Cowfold, West Sussex
Need a gutter survey in Cowfold? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Questions from Cowfold
Is Cowfold in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Cowfold is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Cowfold is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How do I book a survey in Cowfold?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How a gutter survey works in Cowfold
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 overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cowfold
Other services in Cowfold
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Gutter surveys around Cowfold
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Cowfold is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Cowfold and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
Gutter surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Cowfold
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Why get it checked now?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cowfold can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Cowfold needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cowfold
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Cowfold
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive