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Gutter survey in Crawley, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Crawley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Do you need a gutter survey in Crawley?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Look out for signs like these:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
The streets around a church like Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Gutter survey in Crawley
We carry out gutter surveys in Crawley as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Crawley are rented, and roofs are easy to forget between tenancies. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. It also gives you photos to look back on. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Crawley
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a commercial building or block in Crawley, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. You then get a report with photos.
- 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.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. For a shop, office or block in Crawley, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Crawley homes and their roofs
Crawley was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Crawley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Three Bridges Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We cover Crawley and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
We work across RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Crawley include the A23 and A264. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Crawley is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Around Crawley
In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Tilgate Park, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, among other places. Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Tilgate Lake.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Crawley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crawley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Crawley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.