West Sussex · London and the South East
Faygate Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Faygate. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Faygate
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. Typical surveys look at overflowing valley or parapet gutters and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
Somewhere as small as Faygate, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Faygate (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Faygate
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Faygate station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Faygate within the area you cover?
Yes, Faygate is covered. Our area covers 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.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to 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.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
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. Clean gutters can do their job.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Gutter surveys around Faygate
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Faygate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Faygate, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Sussex, we cover Faygate.
Surveys in RH12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Faygate include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Faygate
We work in homes and buildings around Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn and the streets around them. Faygate has its own railway station: Faygate station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Places near Faygate
What else we do in Faygate
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Faygate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. In a small place like Faygate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Faygate
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Faygate
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 a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
The streets around a church such as St Francis' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive