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East Grinstead Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across East Grinstead, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Your questions about gutter surveys in East Grinstead
Do you cover East Grinstead?
Yes, East Grinstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Grinstead as anywhere else.
Is my home in East Grinstead listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to 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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Gutter survey in East Grinstead
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
In a town like East Grinstead, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you can’t get to.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in East Grinstead
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Grinstead
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Signs you need a gutter survey in East Grinstead
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A survey in East Grinstead needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in East Grinstead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Useful tips for East Grinstead property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll 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.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
What a gutter survey looks like in East Grinstead
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Saint Hill Manor about 1.7 miles south-west, East Grinstead sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Our Lady and St Peter's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in East Grinstead work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. East Grinstead is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH19. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. East Grinstead is on the A22 and A264, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to East Grinstead include Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, East Grinstead has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in East Grinstead
In East Grinstead, that means homes and buildings near Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, The Railway pub and Sackville School and the streets around them. East Grinstead has its own railway station: East Grinstead station. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.