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Gutter survey in Ellen's Green, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Ellen's Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ellen's Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Ellen's Green
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
Some older homes in villages like Ellen's Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Ellen's Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Warnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellen's Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
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 as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is there a good time of year to book 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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
When to book a survey in Ellen's Green
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you let a flat or house near Warnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
Gutter surveys around Ellen's Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
In and around Ellen's Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Ellen's Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ellen's Green and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
Around Ellen's Green
The closest station to Ellen's Green is Warnham station, about 4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ellen's Green include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Why get it checked now?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. For an older or listed building in a place like Ellen's Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Ellen's Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Ellen's Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.