Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Crawley, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Crawley.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Gutter survey in Crawley: what you get
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We are often asked to look into overflowing valley or parapet gutters and gutters full of debris and silt, across parapet and box gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Crawley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Crawley (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Crawley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Local roofs in Crawley
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Winchester station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Crawley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Crawley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SO21. If you’re just outside Crawley, we cover Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Crawley
We work in homes and buildings around Fox And Hounds Public House, among other places. Crawley’s nearest station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Winnall Moors.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Towns and villages near Crawley
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Questions from Crawley
Do you cover smaller places like Crawley?
Yes, Crawley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Winchester station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where it applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Are you insured?
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.
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Crawley
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Around Crawley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.