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Gutter Survey in Ditchling
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Ditchling? You can book a gutter survey in Ditchling and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter survey in Ditchling: what you get
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaves and moss blocking gutters and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Village roofs often 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Ditchling (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Ditchling, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers what can be seen safely and records it with photos. For older village homes like those around Ditchling, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Also near Ditchling
What else we do in Ditchling
What we are asked to look at in Ditchling
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
The streets around a church like Ditchling Unitarian Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Questions from Ditchling
Can a landlord with a rental near Hassocks station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is Ditchling within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What a gutter survey looks like in Ditchling
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Ditchling gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Ditchling is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN6. You’ll find streets like High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Ditchling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Downlands Community School and The Bull Hotel. The closest station to Ditchling is Hassocks station, roughly 1.4 miles west. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (less than half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.